EGL A11 - Resolving Unexpected Issues; Engine Quits or Fails to Start

RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED RESOLVING THE UNEXPECTED
If you encounter trouble during a ride, the rst thing you should do is stop as soon as it is safely possible. Do not
continue to ride if you have a at tire, if you hear an unusual noise, or if your motorcycle just does not feel right. If
you continue to ride, you will cause more damage the motorcycle and endanger your own safety.
Aer you stop, take time to carefully look over your motorcycle and identify the problem. Always consider all of
your options before you make a decision. Sometimes a problem can be relatively minor and can be permanently
repaired on the trail provided you have the tools, supplies and skills needed to do so. In addition, you may be able
to make a temporary repair and ride slowly back to your base where you can get further help and/or supplies.
When a problem appears to be more serious; or you do not have the tools, supplies and skills needed to make a
repair, you will need to choose a safe way to get yourself and the motorcycle back to your base. If you are close
enough, you can oen push the motorcycle back.
Whatever the problem may be, always follow the instructions below:
1. Always put safety rst.
2. If the problem is minor and you have the tools, supplies and skills needed to make a temporary repair, be
sure to make permanent repairs as soon as possible.
3. Do not continue riding if you are hurt or if your motorcycle is not in safe riding condition.
Recommendations for specic problems follow.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL GUIDELINES
If the engine was not making unusual noises before it quit running, and it feels normal when you operate the kick
starter, you can probably rule out a major mechanical problem.
First, check the fuel system:
1. Make sure you have fuel in the gas tank and the fuel valve is set to the “ON”“ON” position.
2. Check the fuel tank cap breather hose to be sure it is not pinched or clogged.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF”“OFF” position. Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor and momentarily
turn the fuel valve to “O N ”.“ O N ”. If fuel does not ow out, there is an obstruction in the fuel tank, fuel lter, or
in the fuel line.
If the fuel system appears to be okay, check the ignition system.
1. Check the spark plug cap. Be sure that it is not loose or disconnected.
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the spark plug. Connect the spark plug to the plug cap and
place the threaded end of the spark plug on a metal part of the engine.
3. Kick the kick starter while you watch the spark plug. If it sparks, the ignition system is probably working.
If there is no spark, replace the spark plug with a new one. If there is still no spark, there is a problem with
the ignition system.
If you cannot identify or correct a problem, you will have to push your motorcycle back to your base or get some
help.
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
IF THE ENGINE QUITS or WILL NOT START IF THE ENGINE QUITS or WILL NOT START