KYMCO ZX Service Manual page 30

2
. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. Starter motor turns slowly or idles
Inspection/Adjustment
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals.
Connect starter
motor directly to
battery.
Rotate crankshaft.
3. Starter motor does not stop turning
Inspection/Adjustment
Turn ignition switch
OFF.
Signals operate
properly
Relay operates
properly
Starter motor turns
Symptom
Signals operate
properly
Starter motor
turns slowly
Turns easily
Symptom
Not stopped
Signals dim, remain
on or don't operate
Relay does not
operate
Starter does not
turn
Signals dim, remain
on or don't operate
Starter motor
turns normally
Hard to turn
Stopped
ZX / SCOUT
switch wire
• Faulty or weak battery
• Poor starter button connection
‚ Faulty starter relay
ƒ Loose or disconnected
connector
• Faulty starter motor
• Faulty wire harness
Probable Cause
• Weak or dead battery
• Loose or disconnected
connector
‚ Faulty starter relay
• Seized cylinder
• Broken or shorted starter
motor cable
‚ Faulty starter pinion
Probable Cause
• Faulty starter pinion
• Starter relay shorted or stuck
closed
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