Section 18.2
Defective Magnetic Switch
To determine if a defective magnetic switch is causing no start:
- Start engine.
- Clamp a heavy gage battery jumper cable between the two large studs of the magnetic switch; see Figure
"Basic Cranking Circuit"
.
Figure 1. Basic Cranking Circuit
- Remove the jumper cable to shut down the engine.
- If the engine cranked with the jumper cable in place, the magnetic switch must be replaced; refer to "18.2.1 Magnetic Switch Replacement" .
- If the engine did not crank with the jumper cable in place, check the starter; refer to "18.3 Defective Starter" .
Section 18.2.1
Magnetic Switch Replacement
Perform the following for magnetic switch replacement:
- Replace the magnetic switch; refer to OEM guidelines.
- Perform verification of magnetic switch replacement; refer to "18.2.1.1 Test Engine with New Magnetic Switch" .
Section 18.2.1.1
Test Engine with New Magnetic Switch
Perform the following to determine if the magnetic switch replacement resolved the no start condition:
- Attempt to start and run the engine.
- If the engine starts and runs, no further troubleshooting is required. Shut the engine down.
- If the engine fails to start or run, check the starter; refer to "18.3 Defective Starter" .
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