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Section 03
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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The following chart is provided to help in diagnosing the probable source of troubles. It is a guideline and
should not be assumed to have all causes for all problems.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine does not turn over
• Battery connections
• Turn to ON. Check, refer to section08-
05
• Safety lanyard cap worn or removed
• Replace / reinstall
• Start / stop button defective
• Check, refer to section 08-05
• Burnt 5 A fuse (MPEM supply)
• Check wiring then replace fuse
• 5 A fuse keeps on burning (MPEM sup-
ply)
• Check wiring and MPEM refer to sec-
tion 08-05. Replace fuse
• Discharged battery
• Check / recharge
• Ignition switch not turned ON or defec-
tive
• Check / clean / tighten
• Water / fuel hydrolock
• Check, refer to section 02-03
• Starter or solenoid
• Check, refer to section 08-07
• Seized engine
• Check / repair as needed
• Seized jet pump
• Check, refer to section 09-01
• Jammed pump
• Check / clean out debris
Engine slowly turns
• Discharged / weak battery
• Check / charge / replace
• Battery connections
• Check / tighten connections
• Restriction in jet pump
• Check / clean pump
• Seizure in jet pump
• Inspect, refer to section 09-01
• Seal carrier seizure
• Check, refer to section 09-01
• Partial engine hydrolock
• Check, refer to section 02-03
• Partial engine seizure
• Check compression, refer to section
04-02
• Worn starter
• Check, refer to section 08-07
• Wear ring improperly installed
• Check / replace, refer to section09-01
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