Engine Doesn't Turn Over; Engine Pings Or Knocks - Segway Villain SX10 Owner's Manual

Possible Cause
Stuck in mud or
snow
Climbing over large
objects from a
stopped position
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
CVT system
Clutch malfunction

Engine doesn't turn over

Possible Cause
Poor engine
performance
Tripped circuit breaker
Low battery voltage
Loose battery connections
Loose solenoid connections

Engine pings or knocks

Possible Cause
Poor quality or low octane
fuel
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect spark plug
gap or heat range
Solution
Shift the transmission to low range, and carefully
use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage
clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn
Shift the transmission to low range, and carefully
use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch. Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn
Remove the CVT cover，drain the water from CVT
Contact your dealer for inspection of clutch
components
Solution
Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in
gas tank, fuel lines, or throttle. Contact your
dealer for service.
Reset the breaker
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Solution
Replace with recommended octane fuel
Contact your Segway dealer
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
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