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OK
OK
1. HARD STARTING
2. STARTER OPERATES BUT ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER
Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure
Battery
Starter
Loose battery cable terminals
Poor connections due to rusting
Clean and/or retighten the bat-
tery cable terminals
Battery discharged or weak Recharge or replace the battery
Fan belt loose or broken Adjust or replace the fan belt
Defective pinion gear Replace the pinion gear
Defective magnetic switch
Repair or replace the magnetic
switch
Brush wear
Weak brush spring
Replace the brush and/or the
brush spring
Engine
Piston, crank bearing seizure,
or other damage
Repair or replace the related
parts
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