Rather urgent - Where is the spark plug hidden?

[pretzelz]

Hi all,

My 15 month old agility 125 suddenly won't start. The electric ignition is sounding just fine and there's air coming from the exhaust when I do, but something's gone completely a miss. The engine won't catch at all. Strange as it was running sweet as a nut up till now, but I turn it on next morning and I get this.

I've got a little tool set that came with it, not sure where the manual is at the moment but have heard its not that useful anyway.

So at the moment just trying to locate the spark plug. Contrary to what I've heard others say, I don't see a compartment infront of the seat that can be opened, in case it's in there. Need to get back on the road asap. Hoping this will be the problem.

Many thanks.

[wordslinger]

"http://kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=1689.0"

..pretzelz, there is a link to your Service Manual on the page above..Not the owner's manual that you get with your scoot...It's very helpful...

..there could be a number of causes for your problem..

..If you've used any gas from a can, there could be trash in your carburetor..

..could be the spark plug..

..could be the cdi or stator..

..get the manual, and you will surely be able to locate your plug...

..post back with some more info..




peace

[marioG]

Nothing new with Kymco...

Maybe electric choke?

Leave it for few days alone in dark, he ll be back....

[pretzelz]

Thanks very much for the link to the manuals. I had a look through some and couldn't find Agility 125 as such. Instead I found something called a B&W which looked reasonably similiar, and that said to taken the central front cover off. Well since I didn't see a cover at the front, I guess I'll have to take the whole thing off somehow. Does sound too accessable. Let's just hope it is behind that cover! 

[zombie]

Since you really don't know where the problem is yet it may be easiest to remove all the plastics, and give it all a good going over. It is easiest to remove the seat, and the tub underneath to get access to the spark plug. Don' bother looking at it just replace it, and let us know how it goes.

[pretzelz]

Thanks I shall attempt the spark plug tomorrow. Failing that though I think I'll have to take it to the dealer because I don't know how to do all the other things and this is my only transport at the moment so need it fixed fast.

[zombie]

We're all here to help pretzelz. Post away!

[Hoolander2]

Does it even pop a little?  Anything like trying to run?  Have you checked the engine kill switch? 

[zombie]

Along the same thought there are two fuses in the battery compartment. Check those out too!

[wordslinger]

"http://www.scribd.com/doc/28343895/Kymco-Agility-125-Service-Manual"

pretzels...this is the direct link to your service manual...

[pretzelz]

Thanks, that service manual clarified things somewhat as was having alot of trouble locating which one was the spark plug cap, as they didn't show it in the picture with the cap on it.   Now I'm stuck again, I've put the cylinder into the socket and put a screw driver through the cylinder to lever it round with force but it will not budge. Any more pressure and I'll bend the screw driver. Should I get out an old impact wrench I have somewhere and try that? I'm at this stage (see photo attached)

[wordslinger]

..make sure you're turning counter-clockwise, and i would not suggest using an impact....

[marioG]

Just be smart...

You know how to unscrew spark plug?

I think ur going in wrong way....

screwdriver must go up.....for that....

try to move socket wrench a little, its gonna give u space for screwdriver (little by little change positions)....

[pretzelz]

Success, used a socket wrench with 2 attachments onto the cylinder piece.

This is first time I've ever changed a spark plug.

So now I'm looking at the spark plug and wondering what sort of condition it is in and whether thats an indication of the problem.

[marioG]

just change it.....