BRP 2995 Johnson - Troubleshooting

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRIC STARTER SYSTEM
Troubleshooting
Before troubleshooting the electric starter system, make sure:
• Battery is fully charged
• All cables and wires are securely connected
• Shift is in NEUTRAL position.
Engine does not start.t.
Does engine turn over
with continued cranking?
NO _I Does starter motor rotate? I
1 r- NO
YES
YES
• Check pinion and over-
running clutch. Refer to
page 86.
• Check starter magnetic
switch. Refer to
page 87.
Does the
flywheel rotate?
NO (or turns slowly)
I
,
• Check battery for charg
ing condition.
• Check battery terminals
for connections and cor
rosion.
• Check battery for charg-
ing condition.
• Check battery terminals
for connections and
corrosion.
• Check 20A fuse and
fuse case. Refer to
page 73.
YES
• Check neutral switch.
Refer to page
78 .
• Check ignition switch.
• Check for starter relay
"Click"
sound when
turning ignition switch
to START (Remote
models).
NO
Refer to page 78.
1---4~. Check starter button.
• Check for starter relay
"Click"
sound when
starter button
is depres-
sed
(Tiller models).
YES
• Remove starter motor
from engine.
NO
•
Does starter motor turn
under
no-load condi-
tions by connecting
battery (+)
terminal to
" M" terminal of starter ........
Refer to page 78.
• Check starter relay.
Refer to page 78.
• Check wiring system
and connections be
tween starter
relay and
ignition switch (or
starter button).
• Check the brush and
brush
holder. Refer to
page 85.
• Check the armature
coil. Refer to page 83.
motor and battery
H ~
terminal to the starter ---r------- ----.
motor body?
YES
• The magnetic switch
and
I or connection is
faulty.
Replace
it.
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