BRP Johnson J25R4SUR - Troubleshooting

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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.
t.
• Check battery for charg
ing condition.
• Check battery terminals
for connections and cor
rosion.
• Check pinion and over-
running clutch. Refer to
page 85.
• Check starter magnetic
switch. Refer to
page 86.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO (or turns slowly)
Does the flywheel rotate?
• The magnetic switch
and / or connection is
faulty.
Replace it.
• Check the brush and
brush holder. Refer to
page 84.
• Check the armature
coil. Refer to page 82.
• Check neutral switch.
Refer to page 77.
• Check ignition switch.
Refer to page 77.
• Check starter button.
Refer to page 77.
• Check starter relay.
Refer to page 77.
• Check wiring system
and connections be
tween starter relay and
ignition switch (or
starter button).
• Remove starter motor
from engine.
• Does starter motor turn
under no-load condi-
tions by connecting
battery (+) terminal to
“M” terminal of starter
motor and battery (–)
terminal to the starter
motor body?
• Check for starter relay
“Click” sound when
turning ignition switch
to START (Remote
models).
• Check for starter relay
“Click” sound when
starter button is depres-
sed (Tiller models).
• Check battery for charg-
ing condition.
• Check battery terminals
for connections and
corrosion.
• Check 20A fuse and
fuse case. Refer to
page 72.
Does starter motor rotate?
Does engine turn over
with continued cranking?
Engine does not start.