Performance Test
The starter should be submitted to performance tests whenever it has been overhauled, to assure its satisfactory performance when installed on the engine.
Three performance tests, no-load test, load test, and lock test, are presented here; however, if the load test and lock test cannot be performed, carry out at least the no-load test. For these performance tests, use the circuit shown in figure.
- Adjust the variable resistance with the switch on until the voltage is 11 V, and read the value displayed by the ammeter to measure starter speed. Compare these values with the standard.
No-load test (standard):
Voltage/Current
Non-turbo CVT model
Max. 11 V/90 A or less
Non-turbo MT model
Max. 11 V/95 A or less
Turbo model
Max. 11 V/90 A or less
Rotating speed
Non-turbo CVT model
2, 370 r/min or more
Non-turbo MT model
2, 500 r/min or more
Turbo model
2, 000 r/min or more
- Apply the specified braking torque to starter. The condition is normal if the current draw and starter speed are within standard.
Load test (standard):
Voltage/Load
Non-turbo CVT model
7.5 V/10.65 N.m (1.1 kgf-m, 7.8 ft-lb)
Non-turbo MT model
7.5 V/8.84 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 ft-lb)
Turbo model
7.7 V/16.7 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.3 ft-lb)
Current/Speed
Non-turbo CVT model
300 A/840 r/min or more
Non-turbo MT model
300 A/870 r/min or more
Turbo model
400 A/710 r/min or more
- With the starter stalled, or not rotating, measure the torque developed and current draw when the voltage is adjusted to standard voltage.
Lock test (standard):
Voltage/Current
Non-turbo CVT model
4 V/780 A or less
Non-turbo MT model
4 V/680 A or less
Turbo model >
3.5 V/960 A or less
Torque
Non-turbo CVT model
20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb) or more
Non-turbo MT model
17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) or more
Turbo model
31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 22.9 ft-lb) or more