Suzuki Intruder 1978 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
3. Correct the problem
Isol
ating a malf unct ion is as important as
correcti
ng the tro uble. Use a good systematic ap-
proach to
locate the problem in the minimum
amount of time. Al l service operations can be
so lved by following these three steps:
Obtain from the owner an accurate descrip tion of
the trouble, operati ng condition s, and main-
tenance history. In many cases, these will help to
isolate the trouble. Sometimes solving the problem
is not enough, and the cause has created oth er un-
detected problems. Use the Troubleshooti ng Charts
as a guide in solving the problem. If additional in-
terrelated problems exist, refer to appropriate
porti
on of Section 3 for major repa ir procedures.
1. I dentify the problem
2. Determine cause of the problem
Engine Problem
Engine does not start - no
spark.
Condition
1. Key switch not ON or mal-
functioning.
2. Emergency stop sw itch in
OFF position or malf unc t ion-
ing.
3.
Spark plug(s) fouled, oiled
or damaged.
4.
Plug cap(s) damaged, leaking
or shorted.
5. High tension wire(s) loose,
grounded or shorted.
6. Defective
CDI igniter.
7. Defective exciter
co i l.
8. Defective pulser co i l.
9. Defective ignition coil.
10.
Weak flywheel magnets.
Engine
will not start - does not 1. Fuel tank empty .
get
fue l.
3-2 TROUBLESHOOTING
2. Cracked, broken or pinched
fuel line.
3. Obstructed or damaged
fuel pump filter.
4. Carburetor jets plugged or
fuel pump malfunctioning.
5. Impulse line is cracked,
broken or pinched.
6. Carburetor adjusted in-
correctly.
Remedy
1. Turn switch ON or replace.
2. Move switch to ON or re-
place stop switch.
3. Rep lace spark plug(s).
4. Replace plug cap(s).
5.
Service high tension wire ( s) /
coil(s).
6. Rep lace CD I igniter.
7. Replace exciter coi l.
8. Replace pulser coil.
9. Replace ignit ion coil.
10. Replace
the flywheel.
1. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
2. Replace the fuel line.
3. Clean or replace fuel
pump filter.
4. Service the carburetor
or the fuel pump.
5. Replace the i mpulse line.
6. Adjust the carburetor.
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