ODES UTV Desertcross 1000cc-3, Maintenance Manual

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Symptom: NO SPARK OR POOR SPARK
1. Refer to ignition system.
Symptom: STARTER DOES NOT TURN
1. Refer to starting system.
Symptom: STARTER TURNS BUT DOES NOT CRANK THE ENGINE
1. Refer to starting system.
2. Check gear condition on electric starter.
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Worn and/or damaged starter gear. Replace electric starter and/or starter drive.
3. Check condition of starter pinion gear.
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Worn and/or damaged starter pinion and/or ring gear. Replace starter drive and/or
drive pulley fixed sheave.
4. Check splines on starter drive.
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Poor movement of pinion gear on splines. Clean and/or replace starter drive.
Symptom: STARTER TURNS BUT STARTER DRIVE DOES NOT MESH WITH RING GEAR
1. Refer to starting system.
Symptom: STARTER KEEPS RUNNING
1. Refer to starting system.
COOLING SYSTEM
Symptom: HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE
1. Check coolant level.
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Coolant level lower than recommended. Refill(refer to cooling system).
2. Check mud/dust in radiator fins.
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Radiator fin obstructed, hard air cooling. Clean radiator fins.
3. Check cooling fan and connection(must all fan can work).
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Fan motor faulty. Replace.
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Wire harness is brittle or hard (no connection). Replace.
4. Check radiator fan switch and fuse.
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Faulty fan switch and/or faulty fuse. Replace defective part(s).
5. Check radiator condition for leakage.
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Radiator cracked or deformed. Replace radiator.
6. Check for air bubbles in cooling system.
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Air in cooling system. Refill and bleed cooling system (refer to cooling system).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.........................11-1 COOLING SYSTEM...........................11-1
MAGNETO SYSTEM.............................11-2 LUBRICATION....................................11-3
CYLINDER AND HEAD.........................11-4 CRANKSHAFT....................................11-5
GEARBOX.............................................11-5 COUPLING UNIT................................11-6
CVT........................................................11-6 ENGINE GENERAL............................11-9
FAULT CODES......................................11-13