Troubleshooting - KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING 10
Faults
Engine turns but does not start.
Possible cause
Operating error
Vehicle was out of use for a long time and
there is old fuel in the float chamber
Fuel feed interrupted
Engine flooded
Spark plug oily or wet
Electrode distance (plug gap) of spark plug
too wide
Action
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Follow the instructions on starting the
engine. ( p. 46)
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Empty the carburetor float chamber.
( p. 161)
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Check the tank breather.
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Clean fuel tap.
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Clean carburetor.
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Clean and dry spark plug or replace if
necessary.
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Clean and dry spark plug or replace if
necessary.
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Adjust plug gap.
Guideline
Spark plug electrode gap
0.6 mm (0.024 in)
171
x