A.C. GENERATOR/STARTER MOTOR
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Cranks But Will N o t Start
1. Improper ignition timing
2. No spark at plugs
No Spark At Plugs
1. Points burned, wet, fauled or d i r t y
2. Improper point gap
3. Breaker wire open or shorted
4. Faulty stater coils
5. Faulty A.C. generator
6. Faulty ignition switch
7. Faulty ignition coil
8. Faulty high tension cord
9. Faulty spark plug
Engine Starts But Runs Poorly
1. Worn spark plug/or breaker points
2. Incorrect point gap
3. Improper ignition timing
4. Faulty advance mechanism
Starter M o t o r Will Not Turns
1. Loose or disconnected wire or cable
2. Faulty starter motor
Starter M o t o r Turns Engine Slowly
1. Binding in starter motor, drive chain or drive sprocket
Starter Motor Turns But Engine Does Not T u r n
1. Faulty starter clutch
2. Faulty starter motor planetary gear
3. Drive chain or sprocket broken
Starter Motor A n d Engine Turn But Engine Does Not
Start
1. Ignition circuit problems
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Date of Issue: December, 1977
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Summary of Contents for CM 185T 1981
Page 8: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 1 8 Date of Issue December 1977 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD ...
Page 9: ...GENERAL INFORMATION WIRING DIAGRAMS 1 8 Date of Issue December 1977 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD ...
Page 47: ...CARBURETOR 4 ...
Page 54: ...ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 5 Date of Issue December 1977 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD ...
Page 56: ...CYLINDER HEAD VALVES SERVICE DATA 6 2 Date of Issue December 1977 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD ...
Page 87: ...7 Date of Issue December 1977 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD CYLINDER PISTON ...
Page 117: ...A C GENERATOR STARTER MOTOR TORQUE 4 5 5 0 kg m 32 5 36 2 ft lb ...
Page 169: ...REAR WHEEL REAR SUSPENSION 12 Date of Issue December 1977 H O N D A MOTOR CO LTD ...
Page 198: ...17 Date of Issue December 1977 H O N D A MOTOR CO LTD SWITCHES LIGHTS HORN ...