Trouble Shooting; Engine Fails To Start - Royal Enfield Continental GT Owner's Manual

Trouble Shooting

Warning
The trouble shooting section of this Owner's Manual
is intended solely as a guide for diagnosing problems.
Carefully read the appropriate sections of this manual
before performing any work. Repair and maintenance
operations not listed in this Owner's Manual should
be perf ormed by your Royal Enf ield Dealer only.
Improper repair / maintenanc e could result in the
motorcycle not functioning properly or injury seriously.
CAUSES
I. ENGINE FAILS TO START
1) Stop switch in 'OFF' Position .............
2) Vent hole clogged in fuel tank cap ....
3) Spark plug cap / lead not connected .
4) Spark plug electrode dirty / fouled ....
5) Spark plug insulation cracked ...........
6) Clutch slipping ...................................
7) Main or EFI Fuse failed................... ..
Warning
Please get the electrical system of your Motorcycle
chec ked throughtly and get the f aults c orrected
immediatly after experiencing any fuse failure. Not
doing this can result in to repeted fuse failures.
Usage of fuses other than spcified rating will damage
the complete electrical system.
REMEDIES
Push stop switch to 'ON' position.
Clean vent hole.
Fix cap / lead firmly
Clean spark plug
Replace spark plug
*Adjust clutch cable free play
Replace with new fuse
* Contact Authorised Dealer / Service Point
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