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    1997 200 Vindicator- Starter?

    Everything worked before I winterized it, but now the starter won't engage and turn the motor. When I turn the key the little gear inside the starter spins, but is an inch or two below where it needs to be. I thought maybe I needed a new starter, but I replaced it and it still does the same thing. I guess something that I should mention is that I noticed the problem right after I changed the batteries. Any ideas as to what might be wrong?

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    Re: 1997 200 Vindicator- Starter? (Downside)

    pop the tops on your battery and check fluid and voltage. Fill it charge it and fire it.

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    Re: 1997 200 Vindicator- Starter? (Downside)

    You changed the batteries, what battery are the two motor cables attached to and what attaches the cables to the battery?

    Wing nuts?

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