ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7-11
1-/ 2-Cylinder
Ignition System
Starting System
Faulty stop circuit - see Test 2 -
stop Circuit Test, this section
Faulty ignition system -
see Ignition System Performance
Testing, this section
Faulty spark plug(s) -
See Section 2
lncorrect ignition timing or
carburetor synchronization -
See Section 2
CHECKS
SYMPTOM
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Cranks but
will not start
Wilt not start
and pops or
backfi res
Starts but
stops
immediately
Low or high
speed miss
Poor accel-
eration, low
top end RPM
Engine will
not shut
off
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Blown fuse
Faulty main key switch
Not in Neutral,
defective Neutral switch
Faulty battery, starter solenoid/
starter motor cable
Faulty starter solenoid
Faulty starter motor:
- Faulty brushes
- Damaged pinion assembly
CHECKS
SYMPTOM
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Will not crank