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General => Technical | How To => Topic started by: Toggers on August 19, 2012, 08:35:29 PM
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??? I wanted to change the oil in my scooter, but for the first time in 2 years, it won't start. I can crank it for 5-10 seconds, but it won't turn over. If I give the throttle a slight twist, it might start for a second or two, then die. Any ideas of what the problem might be? The previous night I rode it for 2 hours with no problem.
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Will it die even if you keep twisting the throttle once it starts up?
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I guess so, it dies before I have a chance to twist the throttle, because it only runs a split second.
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Could be loads of things really ???
Basic things would be dirty/blocked fuel filter, blocked fuel lines, dirt in the carb or jets, leaking inlet manifold or even lack of air due to blocked air hose or real dirty air filter.
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Vacuum Line not connected/pinched?
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As it turns out, it was most likely a bad sparkplug. I changed it and the scooter started right up, with no further problems so far. However, getting to the sparkplug was a major hassle, since I had to take apart half the scooter, but I think people should learn to perform this procedure since I probably saved at least $100 by doing it myself.
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As it turns out, it was most likely a bad sparkplug. I changed it and the scooter started right up, with no further problems so far. However, getting to the sparkplug was a major hassle, since I had to take apart half the scooter, but I think people should learn to perform this procedure since I probably saved at least $100 by doing it myself.
Good news. Saved money and learned some skills for next time. Nice job ;)