
C.5
TE 250 - 310 2012 I.E. / TE 250 - 310 2012 I.E. USA
TC 250 2012 - TC 250 2012 I.E. USA
TXC 250 - 310 2012 I.E. USA
Workshop Manual Ed. 12-2011
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (see also Section M)
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
Spark plug fouls
1. Dirty air filter
Clean
easily
2. Worn piston rings
Replace
3. Worn piston or cylinder liner
Replace
Spark plug electrodes
1. Spark plug electrode gap too close
Adjust
overheat
2. Heat rating too high
Replace with recommended
spark plug
Generator does not charge or
1. Cables running to voltage regulator improperly connected or
Connect correctly or
is not providing enough charge
shorted
replace
2. Voltage regulator faulty
Replace
3. Generator coil faulty
Replace
Generator overcharges battery
1. Voltage regulator faulty
Replace
Battery does not hold charge
1. Battery terminals dirty
Clean
(TE-TXC)
Starter motor
1. Battery is flat
Charge
does not start or slips
2. Control on R.H. switch faulty
Replace
(TE-TXC)
3. Starter relay faulty
Replace
4. Starter motor faulty
Repair or replace
5. Worn starter gears
Replace
6. Worn or damaged freewheel rollers
Replace freewheel