When should I change my scooter spark plugs?
So, how often should you replace your motorcycle plugs? For most modern motorcycles, spark plugs should be replaced every 15,000 to 16,000 miles. But, if your motorcycle is running rough, sputtering, or is losing power, spark plugs should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
What do you need to know about spark plugs?
Spark plugs are the all-important device that delivers the necessary Spark to your engine, and when combined with the proper gas-air mixture, provide the necessary combustion to run your motor. And a spark plug’s condition can provide tell-tale signs about the condition of your engine. How To Read Spark Plugs – Besthomegear.com
Can a wet spark plug cause an engine to not start?
When lawn equipment won’t start, and you’ve pulled the start rope 4 or 5 (or 20) times, you may have flooded your engine and created a wet spark plug. If this is the case, the wet spark plug can’t deliver spark to your engine. You can remove the plug and dry it off, wait a few hours, or try it another day after it dries out.
What should I do if my spark plug is not working?
You can go ahead and check the spark plug gap, and reinstall it. Recommendation: If your spark plugs all check out Normal, move ahead and check your gas fuel filter and air filter*. Make sure they are clean and look normal and replace them as needed. These last two repair checks can have a big impact on your engine performance.
Is it normal to have a spark plug gap?
Congratulations – If you see brownish or gray deposits on the electrode like this photo, and your electrode isn’t worn and the ground armature isn’t broke, your spark plug is Normal. You can go ahead and check the spark plug gap, and reinstall it.
How can I check if my scooter has a spark?
To check for a spark, remove the spark plug from the cylinder, hold the tip of the plug against the cylinder head and crank the engine. You should see a spark across the gap.
Why does my scooter not start when I put gas in it?
If you are getting a spark and you are getting gas to the carburetor and the engine is turning over on the starter OK, it’s possible that the electrically operated automatic choke has failed. It’s supposed to operate when the engine is cold, but if it’s stuck or burned out, the mixture will be weak and the scooter probably won’t start.
What to do if choke on scooter wont start?
If the automatic choke is OK, the starter cranks the engine, there’s gas and there’s a spark then there may be an engine problem. You need to check the cylinder compression. You need a compression tester to do this. It screws in instead of the spark plug and measures cylinder pressure.
Where is the air filter on a gas scooter?
Periodic cleaning of this filter is recommended to protect your gas scooter engine against the damaging effects of dirt and abrasive particulates. Your air filter can be located on the front of the engine and the protective cover can be removed with one screw. (Gold screw shown to the right.)