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Taking Care of the Unexpected
207
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
(cont’d)
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn’t operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
ignition switch OFF Turn the ignition switch ON.
engine stop switch OFF Slide the engine stop switch to
RUN.
transmission not in
neutral
Shift into neutral.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 217).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
low (or dead) battery Charge the battery (page 187).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
faulty starter motor If all possible causes are
negative, the starter motor
may be faulty. See your dealer.
SYMPTOM: Starter motor works, but the engine won’t
start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
out of fuel Fill the fuel tank.
flooded engine See Flooded Engine (page 74).
loose or unconnected
spark plug cap
Install the spark plug cap
securely. If the engine still
won’t start, see your dealer.
loose battery cables Tighten the battery terminal
bolts.
weak battery Charge the battery (page 187).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
19 TRX420TE1 FE1 (U)-32HR3D400.book Page 207 Thursday, May 3, 2018 12:19 PM
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