KTM F7360R6, Owner'S Manual

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21 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
The engine cannot be cranked
(electric starter) Operating error
–
Carry out the start procedure.
(
p. 44)
Battery discharged
–
Recharge the battery. ( p. 115)
–
Check the charging voltage.
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Check the closed current.
–
Check the alternator.
Main fuse is blown
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Change the main fuse. ( p. 118)
Starter relay faulty
–
Check the starter relay.
Starter motor faulty
–
Check the starter motor.
Engine turns but does not start Operating error
–
Carry out the start procedure.
(
p. 44)
Motorcycle was out of use for a
long time and there is old fuel
in the float chamber
–
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
(
p. 139)
Fuel feed interrupted
–
Check the fuel tank breather.
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Clean the fuel tap.
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Spark plug oily or wet
–
Clean and dry the spark plug, or
change it if necessary.
Electrode distance (plug gap)
of spark plug too wide
–
Adjust the plug gap.
Guideline
Spark plug electrode gap
0.60 mm (0.0236 in)
Fault in ignition system
–
Check the ignition system.
Kill switch cable in wiring har-
ness frayed, kill switch defec-
tive
–
Check the kill switch.
The connector or ignition coil is
loose or oxidized
–
Clean the connector and treat it with
contact spray.
Water in carburetor or jets
blocked
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Engine has no idle Idling jet blocked
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Adjusting screws on carburetor
distorted
–
Carburetor
–
adjust the idle speed.
( p. 134)
Spark plug defective
–
Change the spark plug.
Ignition system defective
–
Check the ignition coil.
–
Check the spark plug connector.
Engine does not speed up Carburetor running over
because float needle dirty or
worn
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Loose carburetor jets
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Fault in ignition system
–
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.
–
Check/set the carburetor components.