00-021

UnclassifiedSpeed

What This Code Means

Engine will not crank; Engine cranks slowly; Engine cranks but will not start; Engine difficult to start

Possible Causes

  • Low battery voltage or faulty battery
  • Insufficient voltage at the starter
  • Engine seizure
  • Excessive loads
  • Faulty starter
  • Fuel supply failure
  • Faulty spark plugs
  • Faulty fuel shutoff solenoid
  • Faulty magneto coils
  • Faulty shut down diode
  • Restricted or dirty fuel filter
  • Faulty fuel pump
  • Faulty carburetor
  • Engine compression loss
  • Faulty carburetor choke

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check battery
  2. 2Check voltage at the starter
  3. 3Check engine for seizure
  4. 4Check loads
  5. 5Check starter
  6. 6Check fuel supply
  7. 7Check spark plugs
  8. 8Check fuel shutoff solenoid
  9. 9Check magneto coils
  10. 10Check shut down diode
  11. 11Check fuel filter
  12. 12Check fuel pump
  13. 13Check carburetor
  14. 14Perform engine leak down test
  15. 15Check carburetor choke

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