July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Pull-In Coil Test

CAUTION: Do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

Connect the battery. See Fig 1 . If the starter pinion pops out, it is working properly.

Fig 1: Connecting Battery To Starter

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