Starter Motor Quiz 4

What is the final step in checking the starter ring gear for condition and security?

• Marking one tooth.

• Slowly rotating the engine.

• Inspecting all of the other teeth until the marked tooth reappears.

• Checking the solenoid.

Which of the following is a learning objective related to the starter solenoid?

• Describe the layout, construction, and operation of inertia and pre-engaged starter motors.

• Explain the function and operation of the starter solenoid.

• Describe the operation of the starter gear reduction.

• Identify common starter motor faults.

What happens when opposite poles of a magnet are brought together?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They neutralize each other

• They lose their magnetic properties

What is created around a wire conductor when an electric current is passed through it?

• Gravitational field

• Magnetic field

• Electric field

• Radiation field

What happens when like poles of a magnet are brought together?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They neutralize each other

• They lose their magnetic properties

What is the effect of adding more wires to the magnetic field?

What material is the commutator typically made from?

• Steel

• Copper

• Plastic

• Aluminum

What is the basic functional requirement of a starter motor?

• To generate electricity

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

• To maintain a steady torque

• To provide a magnetic field

How can the rotation of the armature be maintained?

• By lubricating the motor

• By examining the armature and counting the number of segments and loops

• By cleaning the motor regularly

• By disconnecting the battery

What is the purpose of the starter clutch assembly?

• To provide insulation

• To connect to the battery supply

• To engage and disengage the starter motor

• To create a magnetic field