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Engine Cranks Slowly

ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY

Inspect the following items:
- Battery-Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. Refer to Battery Inspection/Test. Battery Inspection/Test
- Wiring-Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections.
- Engine-Verify that the engine is not seized. If the battery, the wiring, and the engine are functioning properly, and the engine continues to crank slowly, replace the starter motor.