Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - Troubleshooting Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
NOTE
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This troubleshooting guide is not exhaustive and
does not give every possible cause for each prob-
lem listed. It is meant simply as a quick guide to
assist you in troubleshooting for some of the more
common difficulties.
Starting failure or difficulties
Engine does not turn over
•
Cylinder or piston seized
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Crankshaft seized
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Connecting rod small end seized
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Connecting rod big end seized
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Transmission gear or bearing seized
•
Kick shaft return spring broken
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Kick ratchet gear not engaging
Fuel does not flow
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No fuel in tank
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Fuel tap turned off
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Tank cap air vent obstructed
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Fuel tap clogged
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Fuel line clogged
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Float valve clogged
Engine flooded
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Fuel level too high
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Float valve worn or stuck open
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Wrong starting technique (when the engine is
flooded, kick with the throttle fully open to allow
more air to reach the engine).
Spark missing or weak
•
Spark plug dirty, broken, or gap improperly ad-
justed
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Spark plug cap or high-tension wiring defective
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Spark plug cap not contacting properly
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Spark plug type incorrect
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Igniter defective
•
Ignition coil defective
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Ignition coil resistor defective/disconnected
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Stator damaged
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Wiring shorted or interrupted
Fuel-air mixture incorrect
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Idling adjusting screw improperly adjusted
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Pilot jet or air passage clogged
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Air cleaner element clogged, poorly sealed, or not
installed
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Starter jet clogged
Compression low
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Spark plug loose
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Cylinder head insufficiently tightened
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Cylinder nut loose