Fasten one multimeter lead to the connecting
terminal for the small wire to the solenoid and fasten
the other lead to the battery negative. Look at the
multimeter and activate the starting solenoid. A
voltage reading shows that the problem is in the
solenoid. A zero reading indicates that the problem is
in the start switch or in the wires for the start switch.
Fasten one multimeter lead to the start switch at the
connection terminal for the wire from the battery.
Fasten the other lead to the battery negative. A zero
reading indicates a broken circuit from the battery.
Check the circuit breaker and wiring. If there is a
voltage reading, the problem is in the start switch or
in the wires for the start switch.
Starting motors that operate too slowly can overload
because of too much friction in the engine that is
being started. Slow operation of the starting motors
can also be caused by the following conditions:
• A short circuit
• Loose connections
• Dirt in the motors
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