| Malfunction and cause |
Remedy |
| 1. Engine will not start at all or is reluctant to start |
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| Ignition key in wrong position |
Switch to position 2, 3 or 4 |
| Emergency cutout ('kill') switch has been operated |
Reset to 'RUN' |
| A gear is in engagement |
Select neutral or declutch |
| No fuel in tank |
Fill tank |
| Fuel tap closed |
Open fuel tap |
| Twistgrip opened too far when engine is cold |
Close twistgrip |
| Air cleaner blocked |
Renew air cleaner element |
| Fuel line leaking or blocked |
Seal or blow through with air line |
| Defective fuel feed valve in carburetor float chamber |
Clean or renew valve |
| Idle jet blocked |
Clean jet |
| Loose or defective ignition lead |
Check lead, renew if necessary |
| Spark plug wet (moisture condensate or too much fuel) |
Dry spark plug, renew if necessary |
| Spark plug electrode gap too large or too small |
Adjust to correct gap |
| Battery flat |
Have battery recharged by workshop. |
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Important: positive and negative battery leads must both be disconnected
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