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DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY
It is against the law to operate on public roads
Read and Follow Safety Instructions
Always wear a helmet
SCOUT 500TX
Troubleshooting
Engine Works
Abnormally
Wiring Connections
Pressure or ignition wires damaged
Ignition contacts dirty or blocked
Dirty or damaged spark plug
TCI damaged
Replace
Clean and remove blockage
Clean or replace
Replace
Air Flow
Air valve setting wrong
Air valve seat damaged
Air valve spring damaged
Adjust to recommended setting
Replace
Replace
Oil Flow
Low oil level
Blockage in Carburetor
Add Oil
Remove blockage
Engine Hot
Radiator
Oil, dirt or debris on radiator
Leak in radiator or lines
Radiator corrosion
Debris on radiator or fan damaged
Damaged lines block coolant flow
Water pump damaged
Blockage in radiator
Coolant boils, engine overheats after sudden stops
at high speed
Clean
Repair or replace lines add
cooling liquid
Clean an replace fluid
Use only distilled water in coolant
Clean or replace
Repair or replace lines
Repair or replace
Repair or replace
Reduce speed gradually. Avoid
sudden stops while running at
high speed.
Transmission
Sudden stops after high speed
Belt or clutch slips
Reduce speed gradually
Repair or Replace
Ignition
Ignition switch
Ignition timing
Repair or Replace
Adjust ignition angle
Fuel system
Carburetor Setting
Fuel with excessive Ethanol
Adjust carburetor
Do not use fuel with more than
10% Ethanol. Use fuel stabilizer
to prevent separation.
Lubrication
Using wrong oil
Oil level low
Use only SAE 15W-40 oil
Add engine oil
Air
Blockage in muffler
Remove blockage