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12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12.1 Trouble Shooting
Fuel petcock not in ON position
Dirty or clogged fuel filter
Improper ignition timing
Faulty spark plug
Engine stop switch in OFF position
Remote control switch in OFF position
Ignition switch in OFF position
Safety tether switch disengaged
Faulty spark plug
Faulty ignition switch
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty CDI module
Improper gaping on pickup coil
Faulty A/C generator
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Poor connection:
Between CDI and ignition coil
Between alternator and CDI unit
Between CDI and engine stop
switch
Between ignition coil and spark
plug
Between generator and CDI unit
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Exhaust system
clogged
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Fuel petcock not fully
opened
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Fuel filter clogged or
dirty
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Air filter clogged or dirty
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Carburetor vacuum leak
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Carburetor main jet, pilot jet, or
needle valve dirty
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Ignition primary circuit:
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Poor connection of
primary contact
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Improper gap adjustment of
pickup coil
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Faulty ignition coil
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Faulty A/C generator
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Faulty CDI module
• Ignition
secondary
circuit:
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Poor connection of ignition
coil to spark plug
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Faulty or damaged spark plug
• Improper
ignition
timing:
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Faulty A/C generator
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Faulty CDI module
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Loose battery connection
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Loose charger connection
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Poor ground wire connection
Engine starts but dies
No spark at plug
Engine starts but runs poorly
Intermittent engine power
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