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Starter Load (Lock) Bench Test

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With starter on test bench, lock starter drive pinion. Connect a battery to starter with jumper cables. Voltmeter and ammeter readings should be within specification. See STARTER LOAD (LOCK) TEST SPECIFICATIONS  table.

STARTER LOAD (LOCK) TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Volts Amps
Bosch DW (1.4 kW) 4.5 625-800
Bosch GF (1.1 kW) 6.5 410-490
" 7.4 480-560
Bosch JF (2.0 kW) 4.5 700-880