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Strategy Based Diagnostics

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  1. Perform DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT -- ENGINE CONTROLS before using the symptom tables if applicable.
  2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to DISASSEMBLED VIEWS  , ENGINE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  , DRIVE BELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION  , LUBRICATION DESCRIPTION  , and NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION  .

All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary.