PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine
performance
A WARNING
Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
There is enough
fuel.
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Check the compression.
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
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There is enough
fuel.
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Check the compression.
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
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Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.
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There is no
fuel.
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Supply
fuel.
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The engine does not start.
There is no
fuel.
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Supply
fuel.
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Check the compression.
2.
Compression
There is compression.
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Check the ignition.
Operate the electric starter.
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There is compression.
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Check the ignition.
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Operate the electric starter.
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Operate the electric starter.
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There is no compression.
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Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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There is no compression.
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Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
3. Ignition
Wet
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark
plug.
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Operate the electric starter.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
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Wet
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark
plug.
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Operate the electric starter.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
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V
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.
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Dry
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Dry
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
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The battery is good.
Operate the electric starter.
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The engine turns over
quickly.
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The battery is good.
Operate the electric starter.
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Operate the electric starter.
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The engine turns over
slowly.
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Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
The engine turns over
slowly.
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Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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EWA10840
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