EBU00440
Troubleshooting chart
1. Fuel
Check if there is
fuel in the fuel
tank
2. Compression
Use electric starter
to see if there is
compression
3. Ignition
Remove spark
plug and check
electrodes
WetWipe clean with dry
cloth
DryAttach spark plug
cap and ground to
chassisUse electric
starterSpark weak
Spark goodIgnition system normal
No spark
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
Adjust spark plug
gap or replace
spark plug
There is compressonCompression normal
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspectNo compression
There is fuelTurn the fuel
cock to “OFF”
Remove the
fuel hose from
the fuel cock.
Some fuelTurn the fuel
cock to “RES”Restart engine
No fuelSupply fuel
4. Battery
Use electric
starter
Engine turns
over quicklyBattery good
Engine turns
over slowlyCheck fluid, recharge,
check connections
Check fuel flow
Water or dirt
mixed in fuel
Turn the fuel
cock to “ON”No fuelFuel cock clogged
Clean the fuel filter
and the fuel tank
Clean fuel cock
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