Trouble Shooting - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Elite 1981 Operator's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
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NOTE: The possible causes have been listed in an order of frequency.
Therefore, items should be checked out in the same order as mentioned
in the trouble shooting guide.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
Engine turns over but 1. No fuel to the engine Check the tank level and fill up with correct
fails to start or starts fuel. Check for possible clogging of fuel line,
with difficulty
item 4.
2. Flooded engine Remove wet spark plugs, turn ignition to OFF
and crank engine several times. Install clean
dry spark plugs. Start engine following usual
starting procedure. If engine continues to
flood, see your dealer.
3. Spark plug/ignition
Check for fouled or defective spark plug. Dis-
connect spark plug wire, unscrew plug and reo
move from cylinder head. Reconnect wire and
ground exposed plug on engine cowl, being
~ to hold IWIY
from spR plug hall.
Follow engine starting procedure and check
for spark. If no sparks appear, replace spark
plug. If trouble persists, contact your dealer.
4.
Clogged fuel line (water or Remove and clean the fuel filter. Change filter
dirt)
cartridge if necessary. Check condition and
connections offuel lines Check the cleanliness
of fuel tank.
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5.
Incorrect carburetor
Contact your dealer.
adjustment
6. Incorrect injection See your dealer.
pump adjustment
7.
Engine timing Engine timing may be defective or out of ad-
justment. Contact your dealer.
8. Poor engine compression
Running with a lean fuel mixture may produce
excessive engine wear resulting in poor engine
compression. If this occurs, contact your
dealer at once.
Engine will not turn 1. Seized engine
In the case of a seized engine contact your
manually
dealer.
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