1. GENERAL INFORMATION SUPER 9 50
STARTER MOTOR
1. Starter motor won`t turn
Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause
Check operation of
stop switch by Burned out fuse
applying brake. Weak or dead battery
Stoplight does not Faulty stop switch
Stoplight comes on Loose or disconnected
come on connector
Check battery circuit
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 or disconnected
Connect starter connector
motor directly to
battery.
Starter motor turns Starter does not turn 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
turns slowly turns normally connector
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 Faulty starter pinion
Starter relay shorted or stuck
closed
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