CONTENTS
FAULTY
COMPONENTS
STARTING
WILL
NOT START
STARTER CRANKS SLOWLY
CONDITION(S)
- STARTER CRANKS SLOWLY
- HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN CRANKING ENGINE
POTENTIAL CAUSE(S)
CHECK THESE FIRST:
1. INCORRECT IGNITION TIMING
Have ignition timing professionally adjusted.2. POORLY CONNECTED BATTERY CABLES
Tighten battery cable connections.3. LOOSE OR DIRTY STARTER MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION
Have starter motor cable connections professionally serviced.CHECK THESE NEXT:
4. EXCESSIVE ENGINE FRICTION
Have engine professionally serviced.5. ENGINE OIL GRADE TOO HEAVY
Change oil and filter using lighter grade oil.6. EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE IN STARTER CIRCUIT
Have starter circuit professionally repaired.CHECK THESE LAST:
7. SEIZED BEARING IN ENGINE ACCESSORY
Have engine accessory professionally replaced.8. DRAGGING CLUTCH
Identify and correct cause of clutch release problem.