1. GENERAL INFORMATION DINK50/125 STARTER MOTOR 1. Starter motor won`t turn Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause Check operation of brake light switch by Burned out fuse applying brake Weak or dead battery Stoplight comes on Stoplight does not Faulty stop switch come on Loose or disconnected connectors Check battery circuit Broken or shorted ignition switch by operating turn wire signals Signals operate Signals dim, remain properly on or don`t operate Faulty or weak battery Check operation of starter relay by depressing starter button Relay operates Relay does not Poor starter button connection properly operate Open or shorted starter relay Loose or disconnected connectors Connect starter motor directly to Worn brushes battery Starter motor turns Starter does not turn Open or shorted wires or rotor Open starter motor cable Loose connectors Open wire harness 2. Starter motor turns slowly or idles Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause Check battery circuit by operating turn signals Signals operate Signals dim, remain properly on or don`t operate Weak or dead battery Connect starter motor directly to battery Starter motor Starter motor Loose connector or terminal turns slowly turns normally Poor contact in starter relay Faulty starter clutch Rotate crankshaft Turns easily Hard to turn Seized cylinder Broken or shorted starter motor cable 3. Starter motor does not stop turning Inspection/Adjustment Symptom Probable Cause Turn ignition switch OFF Not stopped Stopped Faulty starter pinion Starter relay shorted or stuck closed 1-41