Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Probable Cause
Remedy
Engine won't start
output is low
Insufficient
compression
1.
Faulty piston, cylinder, piston ring, 1. Tighten properly
and head gasket
Faulty valves
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
4.
Tighten properly
Tighten properly
Tighten properly
Loose spark plug
Loose cylinder head bolts
No fuel to
1.
No fuel in fuel tank
1. Fill fuel tank
combustion chamber 2. Blocked rue tube
2.
3.
4.
Clean
Clean
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3.
4.
Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
Faulty carburetor
Spark plug fouled by
fuel
1.
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter grip with
spark plug removed to discharge
excess fuel. clean spark plug
2.Clean
3.‡
2.
3.
4.
5.
Clogged air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
Water in fuel
4.
5.
Change Gasoline
Change Gasoline
No spark or weak
spark
1.
2.
3.
Faulty spark plug
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty engine switch
1. Replace spark plug
2.‡
3.‡
Low Output
Engine Overheats
1.
2.
Clogged air cleaner
Recoil Starter or cooling air path
clogged with dirt
1. Clean
2.
Clean
3.
4.
Insufficient engine oil
carbon built -up in combustion
chamber
3.
Replenish or change oil
4.‡
5.
1.
Poor ventilation around engine
5. Select a better location
1.
Engine speed
won’t increase
Faulty Governor
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If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table above
as a guide to troubleshooting.‡ Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these service
Environmental Protection
To protect our environment, properly discard used batteries, engine oil, gasoline, coolant, or other components that
you might dispose of in the future.
Consult your authorized Kawasaki dealer or local environmental waste agency for their proper disposal procedure.
Specifications
Type of Engine
Air-cooled, 4-stroke OHV, single cylinder, gasoline Engine
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Bore X Stroke
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65 x 54mm (2.6 x 2.1 in.)
179mL (109. cu.in.)
Solid-state ignition
Recoil starter
Displacement
Ignition system
Starting system
Dry weight
13.5kg (29.lb)
Specifications subject to change without notice
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