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FAULT FINDING
When the machine does not run properly. make all inspections and rectifications as explained below.
If the suggested
remedies
are not sufficient
to eliminate
the trouble,
the customer
should not
try to carry out operations
pertaining
to the dealers, who have the necessary
facilities
to undertake
this work.
Locating
the trouble
HARD
STARTING
I. '. Fuel
system
.
Carburation
Fuel tank empty.
Fuel does not flow to the carburettor
although
the fuel tap is open or in position
"reserve."
Filter on carburettor
}
Fuel tap body
.
Carburettor
body
Clogged. dirty
Main jet and atomizer
Float needle valve sticking
in its seating.
Engine flooding;
air cleaner choked or dirty.
2. . Ignition
Sparking
plug dirty;
porcelain
of sparking
plug
cracked.
Breaker points dirty, worn or pitted: gap incorrect.
Remedies
Turn to "Reserve."
Refill as soon as possible.
(a)
Unscrew and
remove the main
jet.
If the fuel
system is efficient. fuel will come out.
(b)
Blow through
jet orifice to ensure that. it is
clear.
Remove and wash in petrol.
Blow dry.
Release
See
pages 21 and 26.
Disconnect
the plug lead. Check if sparking occurs
between
lead and crankcase when
the
kick-
starter
is operated.
See page 26.
Have the points
cleaned (with
very fine emery
paper or suitable files), or replaced, or the gap
adjusted to 0.4 mm
(0.015') by a dealer.
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