BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 114)

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Starter turns too slowly, does not crank en-
gine.
no
Check battery voltage.
Is battery voltage too low? yes
Charge battery, replace if necessary.
no
Check battery terminals.
Are terminals loose or oxidised? yes
Clean poles and terminals, firmly tighten.
no
Check connections.
Are connections loose? yes
Secure connections.
no
Check collector.
Is collector dirty? yes
Clean collector.
no
Check armature winding.
Is armature winding defective? yes
Repair starter.
Starter turns at high speed.
Engine stops or turns only sporadically.
no
Check drive pinion. Is drive pinion defective?
Is shift lever broken? yes
Repair starter.
Drive pinion does not engage.
Starter turns idle at high speed.
no
Check drive pinion.
Is drive pinion excessively dirty? yes
Repair starter.