2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 142

140 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Starter Motor Not Rotating Engine stop switch "OFF" Fuse failed Battery leads do not make good electrical contact with battery terminals. Battery discharged Engine Cranks, But Won't Start No fuel in tank Fuel filter clogged (on pump) Fuel pump malfunction Water in fuel Idle adjusting knob is not used when engine is cold Air filter clogged or inlet blocked Engine flooded Fuel tank vent clogged or hose kinked Spark plug wire not connected on spark plug Valve clearance incorrect Spark plug dirty Ignition key not turned off first when vehicle tipped over and vehicle-down sensor activated Engine Stops No fuel in tank Water in fuel Fuel filter clogged (on pump) Fuel pump malfunction Air filter clogged or inlet blocked Fuel tank vent clogged overheated • Engine żToo much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) żWrong spark plug żRadiator clogged żCoolant level too low żCoolant deteriorated żCooling fan malfunction żEngine oil low • j No Power Engine overheated żToo much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) żWrong spark plug żRadiator clogged żCoolant level too low żCoolant deteriorated żCooling fan malfunction żEngine oil low Compression leakage żValve clearance insufficient Clutch slipping żClutch cable misadjusted Clutch doesn't disengage properly Fuel filter clogged Air filter clogged or inlet blocked Spark plug dirty or worn Idle adjusting knob left on Transmission in too high a gear