Starting System Troubleshooting: (Kick starter, Electric Starter)
Kick Starting
No Kick Pressure
• worn or broken kick clip
Kickstart Doesn’t Return
• broken hook on spiral spring – either end
• broken spiral spring anchor point
Kickstart Won't Fold (in/out)
• bearing stuck, spring broken or rusted
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Electric Starting
Noisy Spin
• worn bendix and or primary gear
Spin (non-motor related)
• worn bendix spring
Engine Turns Slowly
• low battery
• bad battery terminals
• oil too heavy
• starter brushes worn
• armature bushes worn
Starter Doesn’t Turn
• low battery
• starter brushes worn
• armature bushes worn
• starter oil seal leaking
Starter Clicks
• flat battery
• loose or dirty battery terminals
• solenid broken
Nothing Happens
• broken or loose connections in the starter button
• battery loose or disconnected