Re: (ET) E-15 troubleshooting (won't start)

[Ben Griffith <griffithba gmail com>]

You didn't mention the master disconnect on the left side, but I think it must be closed if the fuel meter has power.  That's good.
Very little is supposed to happen by just turning the key.  A relay or two should click, but they're not very loud with all the covers in place.  The motor doesn't spin up until you apply power to it via the lever on the right side of the dash.  So after you turn the key, put that lever into one of the speeds and see if anything happens.  Keep your foot off the brake also, as there's a switch there to cut power to the motor if you press it all the way down.

-Ben

On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 4:31 PM, john rieffel <rieffelj union edu> wrote:

Hi trackers,

I took the plunge and got an E-15 from a local listmember.   I'm
confident the seller checked everything out before delivering the
machine (he says so).   I've installed the batteries, and the "fuel
gauge" is in the green zone.   The seat switch is short-circuit
spliced.    Both mechanical and electrical transmissions are in
neutral.   The lights and lift motors are not wired to the batteries
yet.

When I turn the key nothing happens (sound familiar?)  A few times I
*think* I heard a relay clicking, but not every time.   I've broken
out my trusty multimeter, and have a copy of the homeowners service
manual.  Where to start?  Should I take a panel off, or are there more
obvious first steps?

I imagine (and hope!) that there's some fairly obvious and simple
rookie mistake I'm making.  Advice?

Thanks,
jr

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