Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Troubleshooting chart

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Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
2
1. Fuel
3
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.
4
2. Compression
5
Use the electric starter.
6
3. Ignition
7
Remove spark
plug and check
electrodes.
8
4. Battery
9
Use the electric
starter.
Enough fuel. Go to compression check.
No fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression. Go to ignition check.
No compression. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Wipe clean with dry cloth and
Wet.
correct spark gap or replace spark plug.
Dry.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine turns over
Battery good.
quickly.
Engine turns over Check connections
slowly. or recharge.
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Engine doesn't start, go to
compression check.
Open throttle half-way and start the
engine.
Engine doesn't start, go to battery
check.
Engine doesn't start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.