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Troubleshooting
Problem: Spark absent or weak
Condition
Remedy
1.
Ignition coil
defective
2.
Spark plug
defective
3.
Alternator
defective
4.
CDI unit/ECU
defective
5.
Pick-up coil
defective
1. Replace ignition coil
2. Replace plug
3. Replace magneto
4. Replace CDI unit/ECU
5. Replace pick-up coil
Problem: Spark plug fouled with carbon
Condition
Remedy
1.
Mixture
too rich (350)
2.
Idling RPM
too high (350)
3.
Gasoline
incorrect
4.
Air cleaner element
dirty
5.
Spark plug
incorrect (too cold)
6.
Valve seals
cracked - missing
7.
Oil rings
worn - broken
1. Adjust carburetor
2. Adjust carburetor
3. Change to correct gasoline
4. Clean element
5. Replace plug
6. Replace seals
7. Replace rings
Problem: Spark plug electrodes overheat or burn
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spark plug
incorrect (too hot)
2.
Engine
overheats
3.
Spark plug
loose
4.
Mixture
too lean
1. Replace plug
2. Service cooling system
3. Tighten plug
4. Adjust carburetor
Problem: Alternator does not charge
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires/connections
shorted - loose - open
2.
Stator coils
shorted - grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair - replace - tighten lead wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Alternator charges, but charging rate is below the specification
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires
shorted - open - loose (at terminals)
2.
Stator coils
grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
4.
Electrolyte
low (350)
5.
Battery
defective
1. Repair - tighten lead wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
4. Add distilled water
5. Replace battery
Problem: Alternator overcharges
Condition
Remedy
1.
Internal battery
short circuited
2.
Regulator/rectifier
damaged - defective
3.
Regulator/rectifier
poorly grounded
1. Replace battery
2. Replace regulator/rectifier
3. Clean - tighten ground connection
Problem: Charging unstable
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wire
intermittently shorting
2.
Alternator
internally shorted
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Replace lead wire
2. Replace stator coil
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Starter button inoperative
Condition
Remedy
1.
Battery charge
low
2.
Switch contacts
defective
3.
Starter motor
defective
4.
Starter relay
defective
5.
Emergency stop - ignition switch
off
6.
Wiring connections
loose - disconnected
1. Charge - replace battery
2. Replace switch
3. Replace starter motor
4. Replace relay
5. Turn on switches
6. Connect - tighten - repair connections
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