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Taking Care of the Unexpected
208
If Your Engine Quits or Won’t
Start
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
high coolant
temperature
Check the coolant temperature
gauge and high coolant
temperature indicator. Refer to If
the High Coolant Temperature
Indicator Lights, page 212.
runs erratically,
misfires
See your dealer.
blubbers (rich fuel
mixture)
See your dealer.
sooty exhaust (rich
fuel mixture)
See your dealer.
detonates or pings
under load
If applicable, switch to the
recommended octane petrol
(page 124) or change your brand
of petrol. If the problem persists,
see your dealer.
afterfires
(backfires)
See your dealer.
pre-ignition (runs
on after ignition
switched OFF)
See your dealer.
SYMPTOM: Engine starts, but runs poorly or dies when
hot.
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
poor or
inadequate fuel
flow due to
clogged fuel filter
See your dealer.
(ensure clean fuel supply)
19 TRX500FM6 (U)-32HR58400.book Page 208 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 10:26 AM
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