19 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
Engine turns but does not start
Operating error
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Carry out start procedure. (
The motorcycle has been in disuse
for an extended period and old
fuel is in the float chamber
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
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Fuel feed interrupted
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Check the fuel tank breather.
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Clean the fuel tap.
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Spark plug oily or wet
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Clean and dry the spark plug, or change it
if necessary.
Plug gap of spark plug too wide
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Adjust plug gap.
Guideline
Spark plug electrode gap
0.60 mm (0.0236 in)
Fault in ignition system
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Check the ignition system.
Short-circuit cable in wiring har-
ness frayed, stop button faulty
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Check the stop button.
The connector or ignition coil is
loose or oxidized
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Clean the connector and treat it with con-
tact spray.
Water in carburetor or jets
blocked
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Engine has no idle speed
Idling jet blocked
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Adjusting screws on carburetor
distorted
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Carburetor - adjust the idle speed.
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Spark plug defective
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Change the spark plug.
Ignition system defective
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Check the ignition coil.
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Check the spark plug connector.
Engine does not speed up
Carburetor running over because
float needle dirty or worn
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Loose carburetor jets
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Fault in ignition system
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Check the ignition system.
Engine has too little power
Fuel feed interrupted
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Check the fuel tank breather.
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Clean the fuel tap.
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Check/set the carburetor components.
Air filter very dirty
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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Exhaust system leaky, deformed
or too little glass fiber yarn filling
in main silencer
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Check exhaust system for damage.
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Change the glass fiber yarn filling in the
main silencer.
Fault in ignition system
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Check the ignition system.
Diaphragm or reed valve housing
damaged
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Check the diaphragm and reed valve hous-
ing.
Engine stalls or is popping into the
carburetor
Lack of fuel
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all
the way counterclockwise.
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Refuel. (
Engine takes in bad air
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Check the intake flange and carburetor for
tightness.
The connector or ignition coil is
loose or oxidized
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Clean the connector and treat it with con-
tact spray.