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Taking Care of the Unexpected
189
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.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 199).
battery terminal loose Tighten the battery terminal.
low (or dead) battery Charge the battery (page 168).
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 69).
loose or unconnected
spark plug caps
Install the spark plug caps
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 168).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
19 TRX680FA-31HN8760.book Page 189 Friday, June 1, 2018 9:32 AM
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