Re: Starter issue?

Posted by HH56 On 2015/4/10 21:53:10

It could be the carb starter switch if absolutely nothing happens but most of the time that symptom of just a click is due to low voltage. Could be an oxidized or dirty cable terminal at the battery connection or a failed cell in the battery.

I would clean the battery terminals well and try again. If still no luck use a voltmeter across the battery. It should read 6.3 volts at rest. Continue reading while the starter is engaged. Voltage should not drop appreciably. Batteries can check good with no load but as soon as there is high current demand, fail.

If the battery voltage holds and the connections are clean then start investigating the switch, solenoid or starter. You can use a short jumper to touch the two terminals on the carb switch together. If the starter engages as soon as the connection is made then the switch has failed.