Ski-Doo 2006 Mini Z, Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
NOTE: All troubleshooting should be done by an adult or an autho-
rized SKI-DOO dealer.
ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START
1. Ignition switch, engine cut-out switch or tether cut-out
switch is in the OFF position.
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Place all switches in the RUN or ON position.
2. Mixture not rich enough to start cold engine.
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Check fuel tank level and check starting procedure, particular-
ly use of the choke.
3. Flooded engine (spark plug wet when removed).
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Do not choke.
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Remove wet spark plug, turn ignition switch to OFF and crank
engine several times.
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Install clean dry properly gapped spark plug.
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Start engine following usual starting procedure.
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If engine continues to flood, see an authorized SKI-DOO deal-
er.
4. No fuel to the engine (spark plug dry when removed).
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Check fuel tank level; turn fuel valve on, check condition of
fuel and impulse lines and their connections.
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Check carburetor cleanness and adjustments.
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Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
5. Spark plug/ignition (no spark).
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Remove spark plug then reconnect to spark cap. Check that
engine cut-out switch is at the ON position and the tether cord
cap is snapped over the post. Start engine with spark plug
grounded to engine away from spark plug hole.
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If no spark appears, replace spark plug with a new one prop-
erly gapped.
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If trouble persists, contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
1. Fouled or defective spark plug.
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Check item 5 of ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
2. Lack of fuel to engine.
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Check item 4 of ENGINE TURNS OVER BUT FAILS TO START.
3. Carburetor adjustments.
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Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
4. Clutch requires servicing.
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Contact an authorized SKI-DOO dealer.
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