Harley Davidson Touring Models 84-98 FLH, FLHT, FXR. Service manual — page 4

Current draw test (starter mounted on the engine)

NOTE

This test requires a fully charged battery and an inductive ammeter.

1. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.

2. Disconnect the two spark plug caps from the spark plugs. Then ground the plug caps with two extra spark plugs. Do not remove the spark plugs from the cylinder heads.

ЗА. On 1984-1988 models, connect an inductive ammeter between the starter terminal and positive battery terminal (Figure 20). Connect a jumper cable from the negative battery terminal to ground (Figure 20).

3B. On 1989-1998 models, connect an inductive ammeter between the starter terminal and positive battery terminal (Figure 21). Connect a jumper cable from the negative battery terminal to ground (Figure 21).

4. Turn the ignition switch on and press the start button for approximately 10 seconds. Note the ammeter reading.

NOTE

The current draw is high when the start button is first pressed. Then it will drop and stabilize at a lower reading. Refer to the lower stabilized reading during this test.

5. If the current draw exceeds the current draw specification in Table 1, check for a defective starter or starter drive mechanism. Remove and service these components as described in Chapter Eight.

6. Disconnect the ammeter and jumper cables.



Current draw test (starter removed from the engine)

This test requires a fully charged 12-volt battery, an inductive ammeter, a jumper wire (14-gauge minimum) and three jumper cables (6-gauge minimum).

1. Remove the starter as described in Chapter Nine.

NOTE

The solenoid must be installed on the starter motor during the following tests.