Power Unit; State 1 Engine Will Not Start Or Is Hard To Start; Rigging - TOHATSU TLDI MD 115A SERIES 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?
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
NO
NO
NO
Shift into neutral (N).
Check ignition system
and/or fuel system.
Repair or replace
defective parts.
Replace starter
solenoid.
TLDI 115A 2007