Technician Safety Information
WARNING:^ WHEN REPAIRING THE STARTER MOTOR OR CARRYING OUT OTHER UNDERHOOD WORK IN THE VICINITY OF THE STARTER MOTOR, BE AWARE THAT THE HEAVY GAUGE BATTERY INPUT LEAD AT THE STARTER SOLENOID IS ELECTRICALLY HOT AT ALL TIMES. THE PROTECTIVE CAP OR BOOT PROVIDED OVER THIS TERMINAL MUST BE REPLACED AFTER THE MAINTENANCE IS COMPLETE. MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE BEFORE WORKING ON THE STARTER MOTOR.
^ MAKE SURE THE STARTER MOTOR IS SECURELY MOUNTED ON A BENCH BECAUSE THE STARTER MOTOR MAY MOVE OR JUMP WHEN IT IS ENERGIZED.