Yamaha 2B, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Starter will not
operate
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
1. Battery capacity weak or low 1. Check battery condition. Use
battery of recommended capacity.
2. Battery connections loose or corroded 2. Tighten battery cables and clean
battery terminals.
3. Fuse for electric start circuit blown 3. Check for cause of electric
overload and repair.
Replace fuse with one of correct
amperage.
4. Starter components faulty 4. Have Yamaha dealer service.
5. Shift lever is gear-in position 5. Position to neutral.
B. Engine will not
start
(Starter operates)
1. Fuel tank empty 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
2. Fuel contaminated or stale 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
3. Fuel filter clogged 3. Clean or replace it.
4. Starting procedure is wrong 4. Read “STARTING ENGINE”
section.
5. Fuel pump malfunctions 5. Have Yamaha dealer service.
6. Spark plug(s) fouled or wrong type 6. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or
replace with recommended type.
7. Spark plug cap(s) fitted incorrectly 7. Check and re-fit cap(s).
8. Poor connections or damaged 8. Check wires for wear or breaks.
ignition wiring Tighten all loose connections.
Replace worn or broken wires.
9. Ignition parts faulty 9. Have Yamaha dealer service.
10. Engine stop switch lanyard not 10. Attach lanyard.
attached
11. Engine inner parts damaged 11. Have Yamaha dealer service.
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