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Taking Care of the Unexpected
219
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
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 or squeeze the
front brake lever.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 231).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
low (or dead)
battery
Charge the battery (page 198).
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 85).
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 198). If
charging doesn’t help, see your
dealer.
19 TRX500FA6 FA7 (U)-32HR68400.book Page 219 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:58 AM
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