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