Service Manual

Workman GTX Gasoline Page 5 − 7 Electrical System
Starting Problems (continued)
Problem Possible Causes
Engine starts and runs when the accelerator pedal is
depressed but will not start when the key switch is
moved to the START position.
Key switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Wiring to the start circuit components is loose,
corroded or damaged (see electrical schematic and
wire harness drawings in Chapter 7 − Electrical
Diagrams).
One or both of the key start latch relays or circuit wiring
is faulty.
Diode 2 in wire harness is faulty.
Engine cranks when the accelerator pedal is
depressed, but does not start.
Choke needs to be applied.
Wiring to start circuits is loose, corroded or damaged
(see electrical schematic and wire harness drawings in
Chapter 7 − Electrical Diagrams).
Magneto relay or circuit wiring is faulty.
Engine or fuel system is malfunctioning (see Chapter 3
− Gasoline Engine).
Accelerator pedal switch is faulty.
Engine and fuel may be too cold.
General Run Problems
Problem Possible Causes
Battery does not charge. Wiring to the charging circuit components is loose,
corroded or damaged (see electrical schematic and
wire harness drawings in Chapter 7 − Electrical
Diagrams).
Starter/generator belt is slipping or is damaged.
Voltage regulator is faulty.
Starter/generator is faulty.
Battery is faulty.
Engine stops during operation. Wiring to the run circuit components are loose,
disconnected or otherwise faulty (see electrical
schematic and wire harness drawings in Chapter 7 −
Electrical Diagrams).
Accelerator pedal switch or circuit wiring is faulty.
Magneto relay or circuit wiring is faulty.
An engine fault exists (fuel injected engine − EFI)
Engine or fuel system is malfunctioning (see Chapter 3
− Gasoline Engine).
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