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87 Spree starter

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:26 pm
by Meycom
Trying to get an old 87 Spree back going to sell for my wife's sister.
It was stored very poorly, so it's been an up hill battle.
Cleaned out the fuel system, new spark plug, air filter.
Primed the oil pump. Tail light and directional lights work fine,
but no starter, horn or front light. I've checked the fuses I found
but I think I'm missing one.
Anyone point me in the right direction?

Jeff

Re: 87 Spree starter

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:42 pm
by vintagegarage
Your Spree has only one fuse and it is good since the tailight works.
Your starter will work if you hold one of the brakes on.
Front light is only on when the engine is running.
Horn will work after some more debugging. Save fixing the horn for last.
You need to download the free workshop manual and read it.

Re: 87 Spree starter

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:33 pm
by motormike
He's right...A. squeeze rear brake lever
B. Push starter button
C. If starter still does not spin, further inspection required.

Re: 87 Spree starter

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:03 pm
by Meycom
Thanks for the help, I'll get a hold of the manual, if I can. No owners manual..

Jeff

Re: 87 Spree starter

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:35 pm
by ansneds