Starting system symptom diagnosis
|
Condition |
Possible cause |
Correction / reference item |
| Engine does not turn though the starter motor runs | Faulty starter clutch. | Replace. |
| Starter button is not effective | Run down battery | Repair or replace |
| Defective switch contacts | Replace. | |
| Brushes not seating properly on starter motor commutator | Repair or replace. | |
| Defective starter relay or starter interlock switch. | Replace. | |
| Defective main fuse | Replace. |
Schematic and routing diagram
Starter motor will not runShort circuit check (wire harness to ground)
Disconnect the negative (–) cable from the battery.
Disconnect the connectors/couplers at both ends of
the circuit to be checked.
Note
if the circuit to be checked branches to other
parts as shown, disconnect all connectors/
couplers of those parts. Otherwise, diagnos ...
Cylinder inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Cylinder distortion
Check the gasket surface of the cylinder for distortion.
Use a straightedge and thickness gauge. Take clearance
readings at several places. If any reading exceeds the
service limit, replace t ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) hose / reed
valve / cover removal and installation
Removal
Lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Remove the air cleaner box. Refer to “air cleaner box removal and
installation” in section 1d .
Disconnect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1).
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