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Basic Inspection [12/2022 - ]: Procedure
- CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE NOTE:
Carry out this check with the engine stopped and the ignition switch off.
Result
Result Proceed to 11 V or higher OK Below 11 V NG Result:
NG
CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY
Result:
OK
See step 2
- CHECK WHETHER ENGINE CRANKS
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2023 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 3
- CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
See step 6
Result:
OK
See step 4
- CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Result:
OK
See step 5
- Visually check that the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly is not excessively contaminated with dirt or oil.
- CHECK IDLE SPEED
- Check the engine idle speed.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [03/2023 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
PROCEED TO PAGE AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
Result:
OK
See step 6
- Check the engine idle speed.
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2023 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
PROCEED TO PAGE AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
Result:
OK
See step 7
- Check the fuel pressure.
- CHECK FOR SPARK
- Perform a spark test.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
PROCEED TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [03/2023 - ]
Result:
NG
PROCEED TO PAGE AND CONTINUE TO TROUBLESHOOT
- Perform a spark test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.