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6. Troubleshooting
Trouble type
Possible reason
Recovery action
Starter will not operate
Starter components are faulty
Have serviced by your dealer
Shift lever is not in neutral
Shift to neutral
Engine will not start (starter
operates)
Fuel tank is empty
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Fuel is contaminated or stale
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type
Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or
replace with recommended type
Spark plug cap(s) fitted incorrectly
Check and re-fit cap(s)
Ignition wiring damaged or poorly
connected
Check wires for wear or breaks.
Tighten all loose connections.
Replace worn or broken wires
Ignition parts are faulty
Have serviced by your dealer
Engine stop switch lanyard is not
attached
Attach lanyard
Engine inner parts are damaged
Have serviced by your dealer
Engine idles irregularly or stalls
Spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect
type
Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or
replace with recommended type
Fuel system is obstructed
Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or
other obstructions in fuel system
Fuel is contaminated or stale
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
Spark plug gap is incorrect
Inspect and adjust as specified