Engine Cranks Slowly
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Inspect the following items:
- Perform the Battery Inspection/Test. See BATTERY TESTING & INSPECTION in GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
- Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, the solenoid, the battery, and all ground connections.
- 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. See STARTER MOTOR .