Faults
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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Starter
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
D
Pinion gear does not
turn or turns slowly
D
Pinion gear does not
engage
D
Pinion gear
engages, but stops
turning
D
Pinion gear conti
nues to turn after
starter switch is re
leased
D
Pinion gear does not
disengage after en
gine starts
D
Battery has insufficient charge
D
Terminal is loose, oxidised, poor
connection to ground
D
Starter terminal or carbon brushes are
short circuited to ground
D
Carbon brushes stick or have poor con
tact
D
Pinion gear or starter ring gear are very
dirty or damaged
D
Solenoid switch faulty
D
Overrunning clutch slips
D
Starter switch faulty
D
Solenoid switch faulty
D
Starter faulty
To be repaired by a vehicle elec
trician or by the manufacturer
service
D
Immediately shut down engine