GAS GAS EC FSE 450, Service 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
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.
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FAULT DIAGNOSIS
- 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.