KTM 450 XC Owner's Manual page 175

TROUBLESHOOTING
Faults
Engine turns but does not start.
Possible cause
Spark plug connector or spark plug defec-
tive
Action
Warning
Risk of injury The ignition sys-
tem is under high voltage.
–
Do not touch parts of the
ignition system. Have work
on the ignition system car-
ried out in an authorized KTM
workshop.
–
Remove spark plug, connect ignition
cable, hold spark plug to ground (bare
metal area on engine), and try to start
the engine.
Guideline
You should see a strong spark on the
spark plug.
–
If there is no spark, change the spark
plug.
–
If there is still no spark, remove the
spark plug cap from the ignition cable,
hold it at the specified distance from
the ground contact, and try to start the
engine.
Guideline
5 mm (0.2 in)
–
If you now have a spark, replace the
spark plug connector.
–
If there is no spark, have the ignition
system checked.
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