Engine Will Not Crank
Starter Circuit – Check:
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Control lever must be in neutral position.
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Safety lanyard; properly installed on fitting on
control.
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Battery switch in on position.
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Engine off, key at ignition, engine will not start. See
Starting, page 29.
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Battery condition; weak, dead, sulfated, bad cells.
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Battery cables; loose or corroded connections,
corroded cables.
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Starter relay and fuse, key switch fuse.
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Shorted or open ignition switch.
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Neutral Safety switch; terminals connected, switch
bad.
Engine Cranks, But Will Not Start
Ignition Circuit – Check:
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Ignition fuse and relay
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Spark plug wires; condition, firmly mounted to coil
and spark plug.
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Spark plugs; for proper gap, fouling, burned
electrodes, or cracked/dirty insulator.
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Low battery voltage.
Fuel System – Check:
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Fuel level.
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Fuel shutoff and multiple tank valves are open and
operating properly.
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Fuel filters; water or debris.
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Fuel pump relay and fuse.
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Fuel tank vent is unrestricted.
Troubleshooting
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