Man E3268 LE212 Operating Instructions Manual page 88

Starter
Fault
D Pinion gear does not
turn or turns slowly
D Pinion gear does not
engage
D Pinion gear
engages, but stops
turning
D Pinion gear conti­
nues to turn after
starter switch is re­
leased
D Pinion gear does not
disengage after en­
gine starts
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Possible cause
D Battery has insufficient charge
D Terminal is loose, oxidised, poor
connection to ground
D Starter terminal or carbon brushes are
short circuited to ground
D Carbon brushes stick or have poor con­
tact
D Pinion gear or starter ring gear are very
dirty or damaged
D Solenoid switch faulty
D Overrunning clutch slips
D Starter switch faulty
D Solenoid switch faulty
D Starter faulty
Carefully read these Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
Remedy
To be repaired by a vehicle elec­
trician or by the manufacturer
service
D Immediately shut down engine
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
Faults