Trouble Recovery
Trouble shooting
A problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can cause poor starting, loss of power, or
other problems. This section describes basic checks and possible remedies.
Starter will not operate
Q. Are starter components faulty?
A. Have serviced by a yours dealer.
Q. Is shift lever in gear?
A. Shift to neutral.
Engine will not start (starter operates)
Q. Is fuel tank empty?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale?
A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Q. Is fuel lter clogged?
A. Clean or replace lter.
Q. Is starting procedure incorrect?
A. See page 21.
Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned?
A. Have serviced by a HIDEA dealer.
Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recommended type.
Q. Are spark plug cap(s) tted incorrectly?
A. Check and re-t cap(s).
Q. Is ignition wiring damaged or poorly connected?
A. Check wires for wear or breaks. Tighten all loose connections. Replace worn or broken wires.
Q. Are ignition parts faulty?
A. Have serviced by a yours dealer.
Q. Is engine stop switch lanyard not attached?
A. Attach lanyard.
Q. Are engine inner parts damaged?
A. Have serviced by a yours dealer.
Engine idles irregularly or stalls
Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect type?
A. Inspect spark plug(s). Clean or replace with recommended type.
Q. Is fuel system obstructed?
A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system.
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