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Old 12-14-2010, 10:52 PM
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Im trying to troubleshoot my starting problem?? the best way to explain it is when the machine is in park and I go to turn the key which I only turn it to the on position first to let the fuel pump cycle and then turn it to the full start postion it cranks over once but doesnt start then kills Then I turn the key back off do the same thing again and it starts right up what could be the problem???? Thanks
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 03:32 PM
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Any suggestions please.............
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 04:06 PM
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Fuel pump getting weak?
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 12:00 AM
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I think either the battery is going or there may be a flat spot on the starter....
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 05:47 AM
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check the battery voltage before and while trying to start it to see if it drops down alot. this would tell you if the battery is getting week. imo
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 08:55 AM
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Fuel not getting through the filter the first time? Or at least not enough.
How does it run once it started?
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Old 01-22-2011, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by caperinmuskoka
Fuel not getting through the filter the first time? Or at least not enough.
How does it run once it started?
......Caper..........

Once its started it runs great....................and just curious where is the fuel filter and can it be changed like for maintenence?

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Old 01-22-2011, 03:59 PM
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Not sure on the 800 models ....The EFI models should be inside the tank at the pick-up I think..........They may have one in-line also and just a screen in the tank, I am sure someone with a 800 will chime in and answer your question.......Caper......
 
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Old 01-22-2011, 06:03 PM
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under the box in the front , inline filter, if battery is getting weak it can cause the starter not to engage every time
 
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Old 01-23-2011, 06:50 AM
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did you check the voltage?
 


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