Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)* | ||||||||
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1 | Visually inspect the battery hydrometer for green eye. | Battery hydrometer displays a green eye. | Refer to Battery Displays Dark or Yellow Eye. | ||||||||
2 | Perform the Battery Terminal Check. Refer to Battery Terminal Check. | Battery cables are clean and tightly connected. | Battery cable(s) are loose. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. | ||||||||
3 | Move the ignition switch from the OFF position to the START position and release. | Starter motor pinion gear engages the flywheel without noise, the engine starts, the pinion gear disengages from the flywheel without noise. |
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* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result. |