(2) Replace starter cable (2) and secure with nut (9) and lockwasher (10).
(3) Position the mounting bracket (11) on the crankcase and secure with two nuts (12) and lockwashers
(13).
83. Starter Cable
a. Description. The starter cable conducts electric current from the starter switch to the starter motor.
b. Removal.
(1) Remove the nut (9, fig. 19) and starwashers (10) securing the starter cable to the starter motor (1).
(2) Remove the nut (6) and washer (5) holding the starter cable to the starter switch terminal (3) and
remove the starter cable.
c. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
(1) Clean the starter cable with an approved cleaning solvent.
(2) Clean the terminals with a stiff wire brush.
(3) Inspect the insulation for fraying, cracking, or checking.
(4) Repair any frays, cracks, or checks in the insulation by wrapping them securely with plastic tape. If
the insulation is completely worn away, exposing the wire, replace the starter cable.
d. Installation.
(1) Position one starter cable terminal on the switch terminal and secure with nut (6) and lockwashers.
(2) Position the other starter cable terminal on the starter terminal and secure with nut (9) and
lockwashers (10).
84. Battery Cable
a. Removal.
(1) Loosen bolt securing battery cable clamp to carrier battery and remove battery cable from carrier
battery.
(2) Remove nut (6, fig. 19) and lockwasher (5) securing battery cable to starter switch (3). Remove all
plastic wrapping.
(3) Pull battery cable through frame rails and remove battery cable.
b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean battery cable with an approved cleaning solvent.
(2) Clean corrosion from battery cable clamp and terminal with a wire brush.
(3) Inspect battery cable sheathing for cracks, breaks, and worn or deteriorated insulation. Repair or
replace as necessary.
(4) Inspect battery cable terminal and clamp for erosion from battery acid. Replace a cable with badly
eroded terminal or clamp.
(5) Inspect clamp bolt for corrosion damaged threads. Replace as necessary.
c. Installation.
(1) Thread battery cable along water tank frame rail from engine to carrierbattery.
(2) Position cable clamp on carrier starter switch terminal and tighten nut.
(3) Position battery cable terminal on battery terminal and secure with lockwasher and nut.
(4) Secure cable to carrier frame with hold down clamps.
85. Spark Plug Cables
a. Description. There are four shielded spark plug cables, connecting the magneto terminal to the spark
plug terminals. The cables are screwed to the magneto terminals and spark plug terminals with
threaded connector. The entire spark plug cable assembly is radio suppressed.
b. Testing the Spark Plug Cables for Internal breakage.
(1) Loosen, but do not remove, the four connectors (30, fig. 20) connecting the spark plug cables to the
spark plugs (31).
(2) Start the engine.
(3) With the engine running, disconnect one spark plug cable from its socket on the spark plug.
Caution: Hold the cable by the connector only. Do not touch the terminal or a shock will result. Do
not perform this test if gasoline fumes are present.
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