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Remove the spark plug and pour approx. 1-2 mL
(0.06-0.1 cu.in) of new engine oil through the plug
hole (A), slowly pull the recoil starter grip several
times and reinstall the spark plug.
Figure 18
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Engine won't start
Insufficient
output is low
compression
No fuel to
combustion chamber
Spark plug fouled by
fuel
No spark or weak
spark
Low Output
Engine Overheats
1.
If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table above as a guide to
troubleshooting.‡ Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these service.
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1.
Faulty piston, cylinder, piston ring,
and head gasket
2.
Faulty valves
3.
Loose spark plug
4.
Loose cylinder head bolts
1.
No fuel in fuel tank
2.
Blocked rue tube
3.
Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
4.
Faulty carburetor
1.
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
2.
Clogged air cleaner
3.
Faulty carburetor
4.
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
5.
Water in fuel
1.
Faulty spark plug
2.
Faulty ignition coil
3.
Faulty engine switch
1.
Clogged air cleaner
2.
Recoil Starter or cooling air path
clogged with dirt
3.
Insufficient engine oil
4.
carbon built -up in combustion
chamber
5.
Poor ventilation around engine
Engine speed
1.
Faulty Governor
won't increase
A. Spark Plug Hole
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Slowly pull the recoil starter grip until you feel
compression and leave it there.
•
Clean every part of the engine.
•
After period of storage, change engine oil.
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(Refer to "Oil Change" section in
"MAINTENANCE" section).
Probable Cause
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Remedy
1. Tighten properly
2. Tighten properly
3. Tighten properly
4. Tighten properly
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Clean
3. Clean
4. ‡
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter grip with
spark plug removed to discharge
excess fuel. clean spark plug
2.Clean
3.‡
4. Change Gasoline
5. Change Gasoline
1. Replace spark plug
2.‡
3.‡
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Replenish or change oil
4.‡
5. Select a better location
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