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SCOUT 500TX
Troubleshooting
Problem
System
Potential Reason
Potential Solution
Difficult to Start
Won’t Start
Fuel System
No Fuel - Wrong Fuel
Carburetor switch blocked
Air leak in fuel system
Blockage to oil box
Fuel in cylinder
Air filter blocked
Fuel pump damaged
Add 91 or higher octane fuel
Remove blockage
Adjust carburetor screw
Clean oil lines
Remove
Clean or replace
Repair or replace
Electric System
Dirty spark plug
Damaged spark plug
Ignition loop damaged
TCI ignition device damaged
Starter damaged
Battery
Clean spark plug
Change spark plug
Replace
Replace
Repair or Replace
Repair or Replace
Air Flow Systems Loose spark plug
Cylinder cover, Cylinder body or Crankcase leaks
air
Piston ring or cylinder body damaged
Piston ring blocked or broken
Blockage in exhaust or muffler
Carburetor settings incorrect
Tighten spark plug
Clean, make sure bolts are tight
when reinstalled
Replace piston loop or cylinder
body
Clean or Replace
Clean to remove blockage
Adjust carburetor
Transmission
Not in Neutral
Surpassing Clutch damaged
Starter damaged
Head gasket or gears locked
Pressure wire loose or damaged
Ignition timing
Set Brake, Put in Neutral
Adjust Carburetor
Repair or Replace
Replace
Repair or Replace
Adjust
Irregular Idle
Fuel System
Carburetor Settings
Oil and air blockage
Excessive oil in bobber chamber
Adjust Idle screw
Clean oil and air lines
Reduce
Low Idle Speed Not enough air in carburetor
Spark Plug spacing is wrong
Adjust
Adjust
High Idle Speed
Low piston spring force in carburetor
Intake, exhaust pipe, muffler blockage
Blockage in valve
Adjust
Remove Blockage
Remove Blockage
Engine Troubleshooting