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Section 10. Electrical System
Trouble
Probable Cause
Remedy
Reference
Starting System—GENERAL
Engine will not
crank and starting
motor relay or
solenoid does not
engage.
Starter relay
closes and
solenoid engages
but engine will not
crank.
Starting motor
turns but does not
crank engine.
Engine cranks
slowly.
Engine turns over
but fails to start.
1. Battery is discharged.
Check battery and charge or
replace battery.
See para. 10.6.2
2. Ignition switch, relay or
solenoid inoperative.
Check circuitry and repair or
renew faulty components.
See para. 10.7.1
3. Starting circuit is open or
has high resistance.
Check circuit connections and
repair or renew faulty wiring.
See para. 10.5.1
and 10.5.2
1. Battery is discharged.
Check battery and charge or
renew.
See para. 10.6.2
2. Defective starting motor
connections or loose
battery connections.
Check, clean and tighten
connections.
See para. 10.5.1
and 10.6.2
3. Starting motor faulty.
Inspect, repair or renew.
See para. 10.5.3
4. Relay or solenoid contacts
are burned.
Renew relay or solenoid.
See para. 10.5.3
and 10.5.4
5. Engine is seized;
crankshaft cannot rotate.
Repair or replace engine and
transmission as required.
Section 8
1. Defective starting motor
drive assembly.
Inspect and repair or renew.
See para. 10.5.3
2. Defective solenoid or
pinion engagement levers.
Inspect and repair or renew.
See para. 10.5.3
3. Defective flywheel ring
gear.
Inspect and renew.
See para. 10.5.3
1. Discharged battery.
Check battery and charge or
renew.
See para. 10.6.2
2. Excessive resistance in
starting circuit.
Check circuit connections and
repair or renew faulty wiring.
See para. 10.5.2
3. Defective starting motor.
Inspect and repair or renew.
See para. 10.5.3
4. Excessively tight engine.
Investigate cause and repair
or replace engine.
Section 8
1. Fuel tank is empty.
Fill fuel tank.
See para. 8.4.2
2. Engine is malfunctioning.
Contact authorized engine
dealer.
See para. 8.7
Model 6036 S/N 9B0499 and Before
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