Starter Motor Doesn't Operate - Honda 1999 Shadow Aero VT1100C3 Owner's Manual

If Your Engine Quits or Won't Start
SYMPTOM: Starter motor doesn't operate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
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ianition switch OFF Turn the ianition switch ON.
enqine stop switch OFF Turn the enqine stop switch to RUN.
transmission not in neutral
Shift into neutral.
side stand down (when Raise the side stand. Put the transmission in
transmission not in neutral) neutral, pull the clutch lever in, or raise the side
stand.
blown fuse Replace with a new fuse of the same rating (page
163 ).
batterv lead loose Tiahten the batterv lead.
dead battery Check the electrolyte levels. Charge the battery
(page 130). If charging doesn't help, see your
Honda dealer.
faulty starter motor
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If all possible causes are negative, the starter
motor may be faulty. See your Honda dealer.
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Taking Care of the Unexpected