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Field Coil Testing

  1. Connect one ohmmeter lead to field coil lead ("M" terminal lead). Connect other lead to soldered portion of brush lead. If continuity does not exist, repair or replace field coil.
  2. Check field coil for shorts to ground by connecting ohmmeter lead to field coil lead. Connect other lead to field coil housing. If continuity exists, repair or replace field coil.