C.5Part. N. 8000 H0368 (09-2008)
TROUBLES AND REMEDIES
ELECTRICS (see also chapter M)
Trouble Cause Remedy
Spark plug becomes dirty 1. Mixture too rich Adjust carburettor
too frequently 2. Air filter dirty Clean
3. Piston rings worn Replace
4. Piston or cylinder worn Replace
Spark plug overheats 1. Mixture too lean Adjust carburettor
2. Spark plug gap too small Adjust
3. Too high heat rating Replace the spark plug
Generator charging too low 1. Wires to voltage regulator connected incorrectly
or not at all or short circuiting Connect correctly or replace
2. Faulty voltage regulator Replace
3. Generator coil faulty Replace
Generator charging too high 1. Voltage regulator faulty Replace
The battery is discharged fast 1. Battery terminals dirty Clean
Start motor won't start or slips 1. Battery flat Recharge
(TE, SMR, TXC) 2. Control button on right hand switch Replace
unit faulty
3. Starter relay faulty Replace
4. Starter motor faulty Repair or replace
5. Starter gears worn Replace
6. Free wheeel rollers worn or damaged Replace free wheeel
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM (see chapter S)