Power Unit; State 1 Engine Will Not Start Or Is; Rigging - TOHATSU MD 70-90C2 Service Manual

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Troubleshooting
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Before working on the engine, check that hull, rigging and engine installation are normal, and then battery is
fully charged.For mechanical troubleshooting, refer to relevant troubleshooting section in this chapter. For
checking and servicing outboard motor, refer to service procedures described in this manual to perform the
work safely.

Power Unit

State 1 Engine will not start or is hard to start.
Check that gear shift is
in neutral (N).
Neutral (N)?
YES
Check if starter motor
operates.
Operates?
NO
Check battery cables for
defective contact, ground lead
wire securing bolt for
looseness or disconnection,
starter motor positive terminal
for break, and fuse if it is blow.
Normal?
YES
Check operations of
starter solenoid.
Normal?
YES
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Starting System
NO
YES
NO
NO
Shift into neutral (N).
Check ignition system
and/or fuel system.
Repair or replace
defective parts.
Replace starter
solenoid.
TLDI 75/90C2 2010