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Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Starter Does Not Crank, Relay Does Not Operate

1. Check for bad connections at starter relay.
2. Place transmission in Park or Neutral. Remove connector from relay.
3. Using a jumper wire, connect exposed terminal of relay connector to battery positive.
4. If this corrects problem, inspect ignition switch, neutral switch, clutch switch and wiring. If this does not correct problem, replace relay.