Troubleshooting - GAS GAS EC - 2006 User Manual

This is not an exhaustive list of malfunctions, it only shows the most common problems.
MALFUNCTION
1 Engine does not crank
2 Engine cranks but then stops
3 Engine overheating
4 The engine operates irregularly

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- Seized crankshaft.
- Seized cylinder / piston / jornal bearing.
- Seized transmission assembly.
- Motorcycle inactive too long.
- Wet or fouled spark plug.
- Flooded engine.
- Incorrect air/fuel mixture.
- Exhaust valve stuck open
- Incorrect air supply.
- No fuel.
- Insufficient cooling liquid in the circuit.
- Radiator is dirty or partially restricted.
- Spark plug dirty, or misadjusted.
- Poor contact with the spark plug cap or
cable loose in cap.
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REMEDY
- Go to a specialized workshop.
- Go to a specialized workshop.
- Go to a specialized workshop.
Drain old fuel out of the tank. With the fuel tank filled with
new fuel, the engine will start immediately.
- Clean and dry or replace the spark plug.
- In order to "relieve the engine", accelerate to max. speed,
press the starter pedal 5 or 10 times. Then, start the engine
as described above. If the engine fails to start, remove the
spark plug and dry it.
- Clean the fuel tank air vent. Adjust the air cleaner duct.
- Verify the exhaust valve and repair as necessary.
- Close the starter. Clean fuel tank air vent. Adjust the air
cleaner duct.
- Fill up the fuel tank.
- Fill up cooling liquid, verify the refrigeration system
watertightness.
- Clean radiator fins or replace it.
- Verify the spark plug condition and clean it accordingly,
tighten or replace it.
- Verify the spark plug cap condition. Replace if deteriorated.