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• Remove the spark plug and pour approx. 1-2 mL
(0.06-0.1 cu.in) of new engine oil through the plug
hole (A), slowly pull the recoil starter grip several
times and reinstall the spark plug.
Figure 18
A. Spark Plug Hole
• Slowly pull the recoil starter grip until you feel
compression and leave it there.
• Clean every part of the engine.
• After period of storage, change engine oil.
• (Refer to "Oil Change" section in
"MAINTENANCE" section).
Troubleshooting Guide
If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table above as a guide to
troubleshooting.‡ Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these service.
Environmental Protection
To protect our environment, properly discard used batteries, engine oil, gasoline, coolant, or other components that
you might dispose of in the future. Consult your authorized Kawasaki dealer or local environmental waste agency
for their proper disposal procedure.
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Engine won't start
output is low
Insufficient
compression
1. Faulty piston, cylinder, piston ring,
and head gasket
2. Faulty valves
3. Loose spark plug
4. Loose cylinder head bolts
1. Tighten properly
2. Tighten properly
3. Tighten properly
4. Tighten properly
No fuel to
combustion chamber
1. No fuel in fuel tank
2. Blocked rue tube
3. Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
4. Faulty carburetor
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Clean
3. Clean
4. ‡
Spark plug fouled by
fuel
1. Over-rich fuel/air mixture
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Faulty carburetor
4. Incorrect grade/type of fuel
5. Water in fuel
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter grip with
spark plug removed to discharge
excess fuel. clean spark plug
2.Clean
3.‡
4. Change Gasoline
5. Change Gasoline
No spark or weak
spark
1. Faulty spark plug
2. Faulty ignition coil
3. Faulty engine switch
1. Replace spark plug
2.‡
3.‡
Low Output Engine Overheats 1. Clogged air cleaner
2. Recoil Starter or cooling air path
clogged with dirt
3. Insufficient engine oil
4. carbon built -up in combustion
chamber
5. Poor ventilation around engine
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Replenish or change oil
4.‡
5. Select a better location
1. Engine speed
won’t increase
1. Faulty Governor ‡
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