Manual Start; Engine Start; Battery Will Not Charge; Light Don't Work - Polaris Playmate 1971 Shop Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS (Electrical)
Manual Start
Will Not Start
1. Check the ignition switch that it is in the run position.
2. Check auxiliary shut-off switch.
3. Check the fuel supply.
4. Check wiring from the engine to the coil(s), and to the spark plug(s).
5. Check the spark plug(s).
6. Disconnect the engine connector to eliminate any shorts that may be in the main harness wiring.
Electric Start
Will Not Start
1. Check the six items above.
2. If starter doesn't work:
a. Check the wires between the starter solenoid and battery.
b. Check the battery cables and battery.
Battery Will Not Charge
1. Check for bad connections.
2. Check alternator output.
Lights Don't Work
1. The engine must be running before the lights will work.
2. Check to see that the headlight harness connector is connected, as th is cuts off all lights to prevent burning
them out from excessive voltage.
3. Check for burned out lamps.
4. Check for loose connections and shorted wires.
5. Disconnect the taillight connector. If the headlight works, this indicates a short in the wiring to the taillight.
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