Scooter won't start + fuel leak

Jeni Elise · 01-08-2008, 05:44

Before: scooter would sputter a bit as I drove.

One day: Started in the cold, ran for a couple of minutes, then died and wouldn't start up again.

So: Followed troubleshooting steps in service manual - it suggested a clogged carburetor, dead spark plug, or perhaps a blocked fuel line. Dismantled and thoroughly cleaned carb. No change. Replaced spark plug. Started and ran for a 20 seconds and then died and wouldn't start up again. Haven't tried the fuel line yet, but noticed there is fuel leaking from the exhaust pipe.

Any suggestions?

Specs: 2005 Stella (Genuine Scooter Company), 2-stroke, 1 year old battery

Thanks.

Jeni Elise · 19-09-2008, 02:42

Fixed!

The air/fuel mixture was too rich, flooding the engine and clogging up the spark plug almost immediately - no spark, no start.

So I adjusted the idle mixture adjusting screw on the carburetor, and replaced the spark plug and the coil. Good as gold.

Big B NRG · 19-09-2008, 12:38

Great!

01-08-2008, 05:44	#1 (permalink)
Jeni Elise Registered User	Scooter won't start + fuel leak Before: scooter would sputter a bit as I drove. One day: Started in the cold, ran for a couple of minutes, then died and wouldn't start up again. So: Followed troubleshooting steps in service manual - it suggested a clogged carburetor, dead spark plug, or perhaps a blocked fuel line. Dismantled and thoroughly cleaned carb. No change. Replaced spark plug. Started and ran for a 20 seconds and then died and wouldn't start up again. Haven't tried the fuel line yet, but noticed there is fuel leaking from the exhaust pipe. Any suggestions? Specs: 2005 Stella (Genuine Scooter Company), 2-stroke, 1 year old battery Thanks.

19-09-2008, 12:38	#3 (permalink)
Big B NRG Need tuning? PM!	Great! __________________ BojT zegt: ik reken op je lul BojT zegt: uhh, ik reken op je! lul

19-09-2008, 02:42	#2 (permalink)
Jeni Elise Registered User	Fixed! The air/fuel mixture was too rich, flooding the engine and clogging up the spark plug almost immediately - no spark, no start. So I adjusted the idle mixture adjusting screw on the carburetor, and replaced the spark plug and the coil. Good as gold.