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why won't my scooter start?

My brand new Chinese scooter thats never been used won't start. It tries to start but petrol just drains out of a pipe connected to the fuel pipe line. battery has some power because indicators work and horn . whats wrong???

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  • 9 years ago
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    Instead of asking us, you need to take it back to the seller anyway Check the quality of the gas in the tank. Old gas will have a varnish-like smell to it. If the cap gasket has deteriorated, bits of it will be floating in the gas and the filter may be plugged with the material.

    Air Filter

    Check your air filter often, especially if you ride in dusty conditions. A plugged air filter can act like an engine with the choke on. However, never operation your scooter without the air filter. This will damage your scooter.

    Spark Plug

    Check your spark plug wires to make sure they are connected. Check your spark plug to make sure it's functioning. The easiest way is to see if your spark plug is firing is to remove it and put it back in the spark plug cap. Be sure there is good metal contact. Head to a slightly dark area and try to start the bike. If the spark plug is good, you should see an obvious spark.

    Take Care

  • Joe
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    1. You bought a cheap chinese scooter.

    2. Your float is stuck, or cracked allowing the float chamber to fill then over flow.

    3. I am sorry.

    Source(s): Bikes, since 1968.
  • 9 years ago

    you tube it or look in manual for faqs

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