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What to do in an emergency
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CURE
THE ENGINE
WILL NOT START
Fuel feed system obstructed (pipes,
fuel tank, tap)
Clean out the system
Air filter excessively dirty
Follow procedure on page 65
No current getting to the spar-
kplug
Clean or replace the sparkplug.
If the problem persists, contact one
of our dealers
Engine flooded
With the throttle closed, active the
Hot Start knob and operate the kick-
start lever repeatedly
Drained floatbowl
Operate the manual tap as described
on page 50
THE ENGINE
MISFIRES
Sparkplug with incorrect
electrode gap
Set the electrode gap correctly.
See note on page 64
Sparkplug dirty
Clean or replace the sparkplug
Earthing fault
Check insulation at kill switch
POOR FRONT
BRAKING
Pads worn, greasy or vitrified
Follow procedure on page 67
Air or moisture in hydraulic circuit
Follow procedure on page 60
POOR REAR BRAKING
Pads worn, greasy or vitrified
Follow procedure on page 68
Air or moisture in hydraulic circuit
Follow procedure on page 61