SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 787)

Electrical System
9.196 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
9.9.2 Starter
The starter (1 or 15) is located on the left side of the
engine (the left side of the vehicle).
The starter operates when the attached starter solenoid
engages a gear on the starter pinion shaft to mesh with
the flywheel, and the starter pinion and gear begin to spin,
in turn rotating the flywheel, crankshaft and related
components within the engine.
The starter is grounded indirectly via the negative (-)
battery cable. The cable (2 or 13) is routed from the
battery to the starter housing where it attaches to the
engine.
a. Testing the Starter on the Engine
If the starter does not engage when the ignition key
switch is turned, check the following:
1. The main fuse may be blown, requiring replacement.
Check for the cause of the blown fuse.
2. There may be a defect in the ignition key switch,
ignition wiring or starter solenoid.
3. Check battery condition. Clean the battery posts and
the connectors at each end of the battery cables.
4. Check for broken wiring and damaged insulation on
the wiring. Replace all broken or damaged wiring.
5. Check all connections at the starter solenoid, key
switch and wiring harness plugs. Clean and tighten
all connections.
6. If the starter still does not operate after these checks
have been performed, check the starting circuit.
b. Starter Circuit Checks
1. Check wires and connections for looseness,
corrosion, damage, etc.
2. If a “whirring” noise is heard but the engine does not
turn over, the starter is spinning but not engaging the
flywheel. The starter drive or solenoid that pushes
the drive forward to engage the flywheel may be
defective. Missing or damaged teeth on the flywheel
can also prevent the starter from cranking the
engine.
3. If the starter only “clicks” it may indicate that the
battery is discharged, or that there is a loose or
corroded battery cable connection. Check the
battery state of charge and battery condition first,
then check the cables and cable connections.
4. For additional information on the starting circuit, refer
to Section 9.7.36, “Engine Start Circuit and
Troubleshooting.”
MA8420
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
SN 8042, 13198 - 18990, 10042 13198 - 19030,
10054, 13198 - 19079
MH5680
SN 8042, 18991 - 19987, 10042 19031 - 19987,
10054, 19080 - 19987 And
8042/10042/10054, 0160002332 & After
15
14
15
14
8
9
10
11
12
13