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The steps below are provided to you by us, in order to facilitate self-help steps to getting your scooter, atv, moped, go kart or utility vehicle running, if it doesnt fire up out of the box, or you need a good understanding of all the components involved in making your machine run correctly and consistently.  All machines require three elements to run:

1.  Fire (or spark):  This is the electrical charge created by the electrical components of the machine that send a spark to the "spark" plug.  This spark ignites the fuel.  All electrical components (to include "kill" switches) must be functioning correctly in order to complete this chain.

2.  Gas:  We all know this is self-explanatory, and is the source of combustion within the engine chamber when the spark ignites, creating the power to run our machine, or make it go.

3.  Air:  Again, self-explanatory.  Air mixes with the gasoline as it is drawn through the carburetor and sucked into the combustion chamber of the engine.  The correct amount (mix) of air and fuel is critical to correct combustion within the engine chamber, otherwise you're looking at a mixture that is too lean (not enough gas) or too rich (too much gas).  Either one of these extremes will not allow your engine to run smoothly and efficiently.  (e.g., rough running, missing, etc)

Please review the link below to ensure you've done all required steps in the engine startup and running procedures.  If your engine runs correctly "out of the box", it is suggested that you make NO carburetor adjustments, but please feel free to familiarize yourself with the rest of the machines components.  While all the information contained below does not apply to ALL machines, some/all is applicable to EVERY machine.

 
TROUBLE SHOOTING & SERVICE TIPS
General and Specific to Vehicle [PLEASE SCROLL THROUGH]
NO SPARK

A. THE KILL SWITCH IS IN THE WRONG POSITION. ADJUST THE ON/OFF SWITCH
B. CHECK OIL LEVEL 
C. PLUG ON BACK OF SMALL ATVS NOT COMPLETELY PLUGGED IN. PUSH PLUG COMPLETELY IN OR DISCONNECT PLUG.
D. CHECK GROUND ON BATTERY
E. CHECK MAGNETO (check magneto section this is rather important) 
F. SPARK PLUG NEEDS REPLACED 1. 49cc to 150cc - use NGK C7HSA 2. 150cc to 500cc- use CHAMPION A-6 HC (SPARK PLUGS CAN LOOK FINE AND BE DEFECTIVE) 
G. BAD COIL CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE CURRENT COMING TO COIL-IF YOU DO AND DON'T HAVE SPARK THEN HAVE A DEFECTIVE COIL. 
H. CHECK WIRES TO CDI BOX
I. BAD CDI BOX- ALWAYS CHECK WIRES GOING IN AND OUT OF CDI BOX- A BAD CONNECTION CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS-SEE CDI SECTION THE CDI BOX IS THE BRAIN BOX OF YOUR UNIT. IT MAY NEED REPLACED.

VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE

A. CARBURETOR IS PLUGGED FROM EITHER BAD GAS OR FROM THE PROTECTIVE COATING THAT IS SHIPPED IN MACHINE NEW.
B. STP MAKES A PRODUCT CALLED CARB-INJECTION CLEANER THIS IS A GAS ADDITIVE. BLEND THIS IN YOUR GAS AND LET YOUR MACHINE IDOL FOR 1 HOUR. THIS SHOULD REMOVE THE NEW PROTECTIVE COATING OR HELP CLEAN A CARBURETOR FROM BAD GAS. ON NEW MACHINES THIS GAS TREATMENT IS A MUST. AFTER MACHINE HAS RUN FOR 1 HOUR ADJUST IDLE.
C. BAD CDI BOX�A DEFECTIVE CDI BOX CAN MAKE YOU THINK YOU HAVE CARBURETOR PROBLEMS (SEE CDI BOX SECTION) THE CDI BOX IS THE BRAIN BOX TO YOUR UNIT. ALWAYS CHECK WIRING TO CDI BOX

BATTERY SET UP

A. ALWAYS TRICKLE CHARGE BATTERIES FOR TWO HOURS PRIOR TO INSTALLING. ALWAYS TRICKLE CHARGE BATTERY AFTER YOUR UNIT HAS SET FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. 
B. DO NOT USE JUMPER CABLES OR HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGERS. THIS WILL CAUSE MAJOR PROBLEMS. IF YOUR UNIT IS RUNNING CORRECTLY IT SHOULD START WITHOUT EXCESSIVE CRANKING.
C. IF YOUR BATTERY WILL NOT STAY CHARGED TEST CONNECTION. TEST BATTERY OR CHARGING SYSTEM. (SEE MAG SECTION ALSO SEE VOLTAGE REGULATORY SECTION)

VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN OVER

A. SQUEEZE BRAKE HANDLE 
B. CHECK FUSE 
C. CHECK ON/OFF SWITCH
D. CHECK CURRENT TO STARTER CELONOID
E. CHECK BATTERY
F. CHECK CURRENT TO STARTER
G. CHECK WIRING ON SWITCH
H. ALWAYS CHECK WIRING CONNECTIONS

TIRE AIR PRESSURE

A. ALWAYS CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ON ALL UNITS 
B. NEW UNITS ARE SHIPPED WITH LOW AIR PRESSURE 
C. LOW PRESSURE WILL MAKE YOUR UNIT RUN SLOW

ENGINE OIL

A. ENGINE OIL USE ANY BRAND OF 10W-30 OR 10W-40 MOTOR OIL.
B. TRANSMISSION- USE 90 SAE- OR GEAR LUBE

EXHAUST SYSTEM

A. KEEP BOLTS TIGHT 
B. NEW UNITS SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN DURING THE FIRST 100 HOURS
C. YOU CAN PUT LOCK-TIGHT ON THESE EXHAUST BOLTS.

ROLLER CHAIN

A. DO NOT RUN ROLLER CHAIN TOO TIGHT ALLOW SOME FREE PLAY 
B. KEEP CHAIN LUBRICATED
C. DO NOT ALLOW A CHAIN TO RUN TO LOOSE.

LIGHTS NOT WORKING

A. CHECK BULB 
B. CHECK MAGNETO (see magneto section) 
C. CHECK CONNECTIONS AND GROUND
D. CHECK VOLTAGE REGULATOR (see voltage regulator section) 
E. CHECK WIRING FOR BROKEN OR DISCONNECTED WIRE CAUSING A SHORT

MAGNETO

The mag has a dual purpose it serves as a alternator providing charging and lights to the unit. There are 5 wires coming out of the engine. From the magneto the charging side of the mag will usually have 1 yellow wire, 1 white wire, 1 green wire (ground), Sometimes 2 yellow and 1 green wire. These wires will feed the voltage regulator and are fed into a plug usually square 4 prong. The spark advance side of the mag. (stator) feeds pulse spark to the engine there will be 2 wires coming out of this side of the mag. Usually black with some other color. These wires feed the CDI box. When a unit has no spark, no lights, or the unit wont charge Always start by checking the magneto. Use a test light with machine cranking you should have current in each wire. (EXCEPT THE GREEN GROUND) If you don't have you have a defective magneto.

VOLTAGE REGULATOR

The voltage regulator is a ribbed box. (fins on it) the purpose is to reduce the voltage. Coming from the charging side of mag the yellow and white wires of magneto and transfer voltage to lights and battery. (voltage regulators are mass produced) If you are getting current from charging side of mag but no lights or poor charging the voltage regulator may be bad

CDI BOX

The CDI box is a black smooth plastic box with plug. (it has no ribs on it) It receives current from the 2 black or black and other colored wires from magneto. The purpose of the CDI box is to act as the spark distributor and also the brain box of the unit. The CDI box can be in several sizes or shapes with various plugs on them. CDI boxes are mass produced with a computer chip in them. (They can go bad). Most common cause of defective CDI box is no spark and also poor performance that might make you think you have a bad carburetor.

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