Honda FourTrax Recon TRX250TM 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Taking Care of the Unexpected 163
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.
transmission not in
neutral Shift into neutral.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the
same rating (page 169).
battery lead loose Tighten the battery lead.
low (or dead) battery Charge the battery (page 144).
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
engine stop switch OFF Slide the engine stop switch to
RUN.
out of fuel Fill the fuel tank.
flooded engine See Flooded Engine (page 53).
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 144).
If charging doesn’t help, see
your dealer.
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