Hi folks. I have a 1998 Grizzly 600 4x4. Today I started moving some firewood around with my machine. It started normally with the electric start as it has done for 12 years. I took a coffeebreak and upon my return the machine would not start electrically. Usually when I turn the key to the on position the green neutral light comes on, the winch coil makes a popping noise, and the machine starts when the start button is pushed. Now I get no green neutral light, no popping noise, and it won't start. If I turn the key to on I can start the machine with the recoil starter and it seems to run ok but the reverse light and green neutral light come on faintly. The machine also seemed to run hotter than normal today and it was the first time in 12 years the oil cooler fan kicked on. My battery is new and I'm guessing there is a coil/relay/fuse/switch electrical issue of some sort. Anyone out there ever had a similar problem and any ideas on troubleshooting?

 

I had some spare time so I pulled the seat to check the fuses. There are four fuses here, two are 10's and two are 30's. They all appeared normal and since I don't own a fuse tester I replaced them all. This seems to have solved all my issues. My electric start is working, the indicator lights are working properly, and the machine is running nice and cool. Got lucky this time around.

 

you can get a multi-tester pretty cheap. they can test fuses and various other items. that'll save you time, money, and future headaches if you go ahead and get one.