TOHATSU 40 Service Manual page 255

SECTION 7
Before you begin testing of starting system :
• Check battery fluid level and specific gravity. Charge or replace
as required. See Battery Care and Maintenance, this section.
• Checkthe following electrical connections and make sure they
are secure and free of corrosion:
- Battery cables and clamps.
- Starter solenoid wiring (including ground connection).
- Starter motor wiring (including ground connection to engine
block and/or cowling).
- Main key switch and neutral start switch cables.
• Make sure shift lever or remote control lever is in NEUTRAL and
it operates freely.
• Set main key switch to OFF position unless otherwise directed in
instructions.
Starter Circuit Tests
These tests are designed to quickly isolate the faulty starter circuit
component if the engine does not crank.
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