Engine Stops Or Loses Power; Engine Turns Over, Fails To Start; Engine Backfires - Segway Villain SX10 Owner's Manual

Engine stops or loses power

Possible Cause
Overheated engine

Engine turns over, fails to start

Possible Cause
Out of Fuel
Clogged fuel valve or filter
Water is present in fuel
Fuel valve is out of use
Old or non-recommended fuel
Fouled or defective spark plug(s)
No spark to spark plug
Crankcase filled with water or
fuel
Overuse of choke
Clogged fuel injector
Low battery voltage
Mechanical failure

Engine backfires

Possible Cause
Weak spark from spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Old or non-
recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug
wires
Incorrect ignition timing
Mechanical failure
Solution
Clean radiator screen and core if equipped
Clean engine exterior
Contact your dealer
Solution
Refuel
Inspect and clean or replace
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Replace
Replace with new fuel
Inspect plug(s), replace if necessary
Inspect plug(s), verify stop switch is on
Immediately Contact your dealer
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Clean or replace new fuel injector
Recharge battery to 12.5 VDC
Contact your Segway dealer
Solution
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Replace with new fuel
Contact your Segway dealer
Contact your Segway dealer
Contact your Segway dealer
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