Yes,

A starter and solenoid can be checked at your parts store. I believe you can also jumper the wires to test the functionality.

Connect a fused wire from the positive terminal of the battery to the small terminal on the starter solenoid. If the starter works, and engages the engine, then you know the problem is between the solenoid and the switch. (Such as a neutral/clutch switch, and so forth.)

Otherwise, if it doesn't crank, then your starter/solenoid is suspect.

Make sure the transmission is in neutral before you test this. You might even turn the key on after testing the starter, if you are curious if the engine will start.

HTH,

TB

Tony Boner
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