FAILURE TO START/
DIFFICULTIES IN STARTING
8-1
TRBL
SHTG
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TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
The troubleshooting tables that follow do not identify every cause of trouble. They may however prove
helpful as a guide to identifying trouble. To inspect, adjust or replace parts, refer to the appropriate sec-
tion in the manual.
FAILURE TO START/DIFFICULTIES IN STARTING
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank
Fuel cock
Carburetor
Air filter
PROBABLE CAUSES
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Empty
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Fuel filter obstructed
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Fuel tank air cap passage obstructed
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Petrol contains water or impurities or is adulterated
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Hose obstructed
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Fuel filter obstructed
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Petrol contains water or impurities or is adulterated
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Pilot jet obstructed
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Pilot air passage obstructed
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Infiltrations of air
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Deformation of float
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Needle valve worn or scratched
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Needle valve seat insufficiently sealed
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Fuel level set wrongly
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Pilot jet set wrongly
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Starter jet obstructed
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Malfunctioning of the starter piston
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Air filter element obstructed