2. GENERAL INFORMATION STRYKER 125/150
STARTER MOTOR
1. Starter motor won`t turn
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check operation of
stop switch by
applying brake Burned out fuse
Stoplight comes on Stoplight does not Weak or dead battery
come on Faulty stop switch
Check battery circuit Loose or disconnected connector
by operating turn Broken or shorted ignition
signals switch wire
Signals operate Signals dim, remain Faulty or weak battery
properly on or don`t operate
Check operation of
starter relay by
depressing starter
button
Relay operates Relay does not Poor starter button connection
properly operate Faulty starter relay
Loose terminals
Connect starter
motor directly to
battery
Broken or shorted motor cable
Starter motor turns Starter does not turn Loose wire connection
Faulty starter motor
Faulty wire harness
2. Starter motor turns slowly or idles
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom
Probable Cause
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals
Signals operate Signals dim, remain
properly on or don`t operate Weak or dead battery
Connect starter
motor directly to
battery
Starter motor Starter motor Loose or disconnected connector
turns slowly turns normally Faulty starter relay
Rotate crankshaft
Turns easily Hard to turn Seized cylinder
Broken or shorted starter motor
cable
Faulty starter pinion
3. Starter motor does not stop turning
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Turn ignition switch
OFF
Not stopped Stopped
Starter relay shorted or stuck
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