8-148 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
Coolant overheats or boils
1. Check to see if the cooling fins on the radiator are blocked.
2. Check to see if the temperature sensor on the radiator is damaged
and if the cooling fan is operating properly.
3. Check and be sure that the added antifreeze is the type specified in
this user’s manual.
4. Check to see if there is any air in the water cooling system.
1. Check to see if the battery charge is sufficient to make the starter
motor crank.
2. Check to see if the starter motor is damaged.
3. Check to be sure the EFI system works properly.
4. Check and be sure the ignition circuit is working properly.
5. Check to see if the spark plug has a carbon deposit or the spark plug
element is burned.
6. Check to see if the ignition signal to the magneto is working normally.