21 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
The engine cannot be cranked (elec-
tric starter)
Operating error
–
Go through the steps of starting the engine.
Battery discharged
(TE 250/300)
–
Recharge the battery.
x
–
Check the charging voltage.
x
–
Check the closed current.
x
Main fuse is blown
(TE 250/300)
–
Remove the main fuse.
(TE 250/300)
–
Install the main fuse.
Starter relay faulty
–
Check the starter relay.
x
Starter motor faulty
–
Check the starter motor.
x
Engine turns but does not start
Operating error
–
Go through the steps of starting the engine.
Motorcycle was out of use for a long
time and there is old fuel in the float
chamber
–
Empty the carburetor float chamber.
x
Fuel feed interrupted
–
Check the fuel tank breather.
–
Clean the fuel tap.
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Spark plug oily or wet
–
Clean and dry the spark plug, or change it if
necessary.
Electrode distance (plug gap) of spark
plug too wide
–
Adjust the plug gap.
Guideline
(TE 125)
Spark plug electrode gap
0.60 mm (0.0236 in)
(TE 250/300)
Spark plug electrode gap
0.60 mm (0.0236 in)
Fault in ignition system
–
Check the ignition system.
x
Short circuit cable in wiring harness
frayed, kill switch faulty
–
Check the kill switch.
x
The connector or ignition coil is loose
or oxydized
–
Clean the connector and treat with contact
spray.
Water in carburetor or jets blocked
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Engine has no idle
Idling jet blocked
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Adjusting screws on carburetor dis-
torted
–
Carburetor - adjust the idle speed.
x
Spark plug defective
–
Change the spark plug.
Ignition system defective
–
Ignition coil - check the primary winding.
x
–
Ignition coil - check the secondary winding.
x
–
Check the spark plug connector.
x
Engine does not speed up
Carburetor running over because float
needle dirty or worn
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Loose carburetor jets
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Fault in ignition system
–
Check the ignition system.
x
Engine has too little power
Fuel feed interrupted
–
Check the fuel tank breather.
–
Clean the fuel tap.
–
Check/set the carburetor components.
Air filter very dirty
–
Clean the air filter and air filter box.
x
Exhaust system leaky, deformed or
too little glass fiber yarn filling in main
silencer
–
Check exhaust system for damage.
–
Change the glass fiber yarn filling of the main
silencer.
x
Fault in ignition system
–
Check the ignition system.
x
Содержание 2014 TE 125 EU
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