ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
1
No.
2
1
Check the battery (option).
Check the starter motor operation.
3
2
(Refer to "CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR OPERA-
TION" on page 5-8.)
4
3
Check the engine switch (equipped models only).
Check the starting system wiring.
4
5
(Refer to "CIRCUIT DIAGRAM" on page 5-1.)
5
The starting system circuit is OK.
6
ENGINE STARTS BUT STALLS
7
No.
8
1
Check the fuel level.
2
Check if the fuel hoses are clogged.
9
Check if there is air suction from the carburetor joint, gas-
3
ket, or throttle shaft.
10
Check the compression pressure.
4
(Refer to "MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRES-
SURE" on page 3-1.)
Measure the valve clearance.
5
(Refer to "ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE" on
page 2-12.)
Check if there is seizure, wear, or damage on the piston,
piston ring, or cylinder.
6
(Refer to "PISTONS, CAMSHAFT, CRANKCASE, AND
CRANKSHAFT" on page 3-44.)
7
Check the TCI unit air gap.
Checking steps
Checking steps
6-2
Possible remedy
• Clean the battery terminals.
• Recharge or replace the battery.
If the starter motor operates normally,
the starter motor is OK.
Replace the engine switch.
Properly connect or repair the starting
system's wiring.
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Possible remedy
Add the fuel if it is insufficient.
Clean.
• Tighten the carburetor nuts securely.
• Replace the carburetor joint or gasket
with a new one.
Too high:
Decarbonize the combustion chamber if
there is carbon deposits.
Too low:
Next checking steps.
Adjust the valve clearance.
Rebore or replace.
Adjust.