TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
Engine does not speed up
Fault in ignition system
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Check the ignition system. (
Engine has too little power
Fuel feed interrupted
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Check the fuel tank breather.
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Clean the fuel tap.
(50 SX Junior, 50 SX Mini)
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Check/set the carburetor components.
(50 SX)
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Air filter very dirty
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Clean the air filter. (
Exhaust system leaky, deformed or
too little glass fiber yarn filling in
main silencer
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Check exhaust system for damage.
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Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main
silencer.
Ignition system defective
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Check the ignition coil. (
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Check the spark plug connector. (
Diaphragm or reed valve housing
damaged
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Check the diaphragm and reed valve housing.
Noticeable wear
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Overhaul the engine.
Clutch engagement speed too low or
too high
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Check the clutch engagement speed.
Engine stalls or is popping into the
carburetor
Lack of fuel
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all the
way counterclockwise.
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Fill up with fuel.
Engine takes in bad air
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Check the intake flange and carburetor for
tightness.
Socket connector or ignition coil is
loose or oxidized
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Clean the socket connector and treat it with
contact spray.
Engine overheats
Too little coolant in cooling system
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Check the cooling system for leakage.
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Check the coolant level. (
Too little air stream
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Switch off engine when standing.
Radiator fins very dirty
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Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
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Drain the coolant. (
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Refill the coolant. (
Damaged cylinder head or cylinder
head gasket
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Check the cylinder head or cylinder head gas-
ket.
Bent radiator hose
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Change the radiator hose.
White smoke emission (steam in
exhaust gas)
Damaged cylinder head or cylinder
head gasket
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Check the cylinder head or cylinder head gas-
ket.
Gear oil exits at the vent hose
Too much gear oil added
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Check the gear oil level. (
Water in the gear oil
Damaged shaft seal ring or water
pump
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Check the shaft seal ring and water pump.
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