Section 07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sub-Section 04
(STARTING SYSTEM)
07-04-3
GENERAL
Causes of troubles are not necessarily related to
starter but may be due to a burnt fuse, faulty bat-
tery, start/stop switch, safety lanyard switch,
MPEM, solenoid, electrical cables or connections.
Check these components before removing start-
er. Consult also the starting system troubleshoot-
ing table on next page for a general view of
possible problems.
Fuse
Make sure 5 A fuse on MPEM is in good condi-
tion.
The solenoid may be the cause of a burnt fuse. If
the solenoid checks good, one of the accessory
may be defective.
Battery
To check battery condition, refer to ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM 07-04.
MPEM
If 2 short beeps are not heard when installing the
safety lanyard, refer to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 07-06.
Engine Start/Stop Switch
Switch condition can be checked with an ohmme-
ter.
Disconnect the switch YELLOW/RED wire. Con-
nect test probes to YELLOW/RED wire and to
ground near solenoid.
Measure resistance, it must be an open circuit
(switch is normally open). Depress and hold
switch, the ohmmeter should read close to
0 ohm.
Safety Lanyard Switch
The following continuity tests can be performed
using an ohmmeter:
Disconnect switch wires.
Safety Lanyard Removed
Connect test probes to switch BLACK and
BLACK/YELLOW wires. Measure resistance,
there should be no continuity (open circuit).
Connect one test probe to the WHITE/GRAY wire
and the other test probe to the switch terminal.
Measure resistance, it must be close to 0 ohm.
Connect one test probe to the BLACK wire and
the other test probe to the switch ring. Measure
resistance, it must be close to 0 ohm.
Safety Lanyard on Switch
Connect test probes to switch BLACK and
BLACK/YELLOW wires. Measure resistance, it
must be close to 0 ohm.
Solenoid
NOTE:
Solenoid is located in the electrical box.
Inspect connections and clean as necessary.
Static Test: Continuity
With a multimeter, check primary winding resis-
tance. It should be approximately 5 ohms.
There should be no continuity between the posi-
tive posts of the solenoid.
Dynamic Test
Depress start/stop button and measure the volt-
age on the solenoid positive posts with a multim-
eter.
If there is no voltage and battery is in good condi-
tion, replace the solenoid.
Electrical Cables or Connections
Check all connections, cables and wires. Tighten
any loose cables. Replace any chafe wires.
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WARNING
Short circuiting electric starter is always a
danger, therefore disconnect the battery
ground cable before carrying out any kind of
maintenance on starting system. Do not
place tools on battery.
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