Troubleshooting Guide; Environmental Protection - Kawasaki KEL27B Manual Del Usuario

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Troubleshooting Guide

If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating condi-
tions, and use the table below as a guide to troubleshooting.
Symptom
Insufficient
Engine won't
start or output compression
is low
No fuel to
combustion
chamber
Spark plug
fouled by fuel
No spark or
weak spark
Low output Engine
overheats
K: Service should be performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Probable cause
Fault Piston, Cylinder and
Piston ring
Loose spark plug
Loose cylinder bolts
No fuel in fuel tank
Blocked fuel filter or tube
Blocked air vent in tank cap
Faulty carburetor
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
Clogged air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
Water in fuel
Faulty spark plug
Faulty ignition coil
Engine switch left in "O"
position
Clogged air cleaner
Recoil starter or cooling air path
clogged with dirt.
Carbon built-up in combustion
chamber
Poor ventilation around engine
Remedy
K
Tighten properly.
Fill fuel tank.
Clean.
K
Turn enrichment lever to "Starting" position.
Pull recoil starter grip with spark plug
removed to discharge excess fuel.
Clean spark plug.
Clean.
K
Change fuel.
Replace spark plug.
K
Turn engine switch to "l" position.
Clean.
K
Select a better location.
Environmental
Protection
To protect our environment, properly dis-
pose of used batteries, engine oil, gaso-
line, coolant, or other components that
you might discard.
Consult your authorized Kawasaki dealer
or local environmental waste agency for
the proper disposal procedures.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.