2005 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Owners Manual - Page 67
2005 Yamaha Motorsports VK 540 lll Manual
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ESU02773 9- TROUBLESHOOTING A. Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to combustion chamber G No fuel in tank ...Supply fuel. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber G Flooded engine (too much choke) ...Crank engine with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with carbon or are wet ...Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry; replace if necessary. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. G T.O.R.S. system malfunction ...Disconnect the carburetor switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to bypass the T.O.R.S. 3. Compression Insufficient G Loose cylinder head nuts ...Tighten nuts properly. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket. G Worn or damaged piston and cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. B. Engine does not turn over with the recoil starter 1. Seized engine ...Seizure is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. "Hydrolock" occurs when fuel has filled the crankcase when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several times with the ignition off to expel excess fuel. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. C. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1. Faulty wire connections ...Check connections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Discharged battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Engine trouble ...Check B above. D. Engine power is low 1. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 2. Incorrect jetting for altitude or temperature ...Carburetor. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1. above. 4. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. WARNING @ G G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the throttle returns properly to the fully-closed position. The T.O.R.S. is an important safety device; in the case of a malfunction, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair. @ 9-1