GAS GAS 2007 FSR 450, User Manual

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NOTE
This is not an exhaustive list, it is meant simply as a rough guide to assist troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties.
FAULT
CAUSE SOLUTION
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
The starter motor does not work
The engine does not rotate
Engine rotates but does not
start
- Remove the number plate on the right hand side and the
air filter cover then change the starter motor fuse.
- Recharge the battery and investigate the causes for
discharging, visit a qualified workshop.
- Start engine with start pedal.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Go to a specialist workshop.
- Check fuel pump relay; check fuel pump filter, located in
the fuel tank, isn't blocked.
- It is advisable to drain the old fuel from the tank.
- When the fuel tank is filled with new flammable fuel the
engine starts immediately.
- Take the spark plug out and replace it.
- To «unflood» the engine, full throttle, then operate the kick-
start 5 to 10 times or operate the electric starter 2 times in
5 seconds. Then start the engine as described below. If the
engine fails to start, unscrew the spark plug and dry it.
- The fuse for the starter relay is blown.
- Battery discharged.
- Low temperature.
- Crankshaft locked.
- Cylinder/ piston/ crankpin journal seizure.
- Transmission assembly seizure.
- Fuel supply incorrect.
- The motorcycle has been out of operation
for a longer period of time.
- Spark plug soiled or humid.
- Engine flooded.