Troubleshooting Chart - Yamaha Bulldog BT1100 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting chart

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Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.
1. Fuel
Check the fuel level in the
fuel tank.
2. Compression
Operate the electric
starter.
3. Ignition
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.
4. Battery
Operate the electric
starter.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
There is enough fuel. Check the compression.
There is no fuel. Supply fuel.
There is compression. Check the ignition.
There is no compres-
Have a Yamaha dealer check
sion.
the vehicle.
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark
Wet.
plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
Dry
the vehicle.
The engine turns over quickly. The battery is good.
Check the battery lead connections, and
The engine does not start.
charge the battery if necessary.
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The engine does not start. Check the compression.
Open the throttle halfway and operate the
electric starter.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
The engine turns over slowly.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
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