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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this
rider’s manual. Contact an authorized VICTORY dealer for service if you cannot determine
the cause of a problem or if the inspection / repair exceeds your mechanical ability or tool
resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
Starter Motor Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly
Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly
Tip:
Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy/Action
Low Fuel
Verify fuel level
Fuel pump inoperative
Turn engine STOP switch to RUN. Turn key ON.
The fuel pump should run momentarily and then
stop. If you do not hear the fuel pump run, check
the fuel pump / ignition circuit breaker. See page
84.
A momentary clicking sound from the IAC
valve is normal when the key is first turned to the
OFF position.
Battery Discharged
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled
Inspect spark plugs. See page 76.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Disconnected or Loose
Be sure spark plug wires are securely fastened.
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy/Action
Engine Stop / Run Switch in Stop Position
Place switch in RUN position.
Battery Discharged
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded
Inspect battery cables.
Transmission In Gear
Shift transmission into neutral or pull the clutch
lever in to disengage the clutch. See starting pro-
cedures on page 44.
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy/Action
Battery Discharged
Fully charge the battery. See page 78.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded
Inspect battery cables and connections.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled
Inspect spark plugs. See page 76.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Loose or Wet
Inspect spark plug wires, ensure dry/secure.
Contaminated Fuel
Inspect fuel for water / contamination. See dealer.
Engine Oil Level Incorrect Or Wrong Type
Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 36.
Loose, Broken, Shorted Ignition Coil Wires
Inspect coil primary wires. See dealer.
Air Intake Restricted
Inspect air filter. See page 56.
