TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Test Procedures
2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 11-33
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3. With the wheels chocked, connect the 6 gauge red wire to the positive post on the battery, then connect
the 6 gauge black wire to the negative post.
4. Turn the key switch all the way to the START position and release after the engine is running. The
engine should idle.
5. If the engine begins to run, test the engine kill circuit for a shorted wire or other failed components in
the engine kill circuit. See Testing the Engine Kill Circuit on page 11-15. See following WARNING.
∆ WARNING
• When the white/black engine kill wire is disconnected, the engine will not stop running after
the key switch is turned to the OFF position. It will be necessary to pull and hold the choke
handle until the engine stops running.
6. If the engine does not run, proceed to Test Procedure 14 – Ignition Spark on page 11-33.
TEST PROCEDURE 14 – IGNITION SPARK
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 11-1.
NOTE: Keep the battery connected while performing this test procedure.
1. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the plug wire from the spark plug. Using an ignition spark gap test tool (Thexton 404
®
or
equivalent), check for correct spark (Figure 11-38, Page 11-33).
Figure 11-38 Ignition Spark Test
Figure 11-39 Disconnect White/Black Engine Kill Wire
IGNITION GAP
TEST TOOL
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
SPARK PLUG
FRAME
Club Car
Disconnect
white/black
engine
kill wire
RPM
LIMITER
