Nothing feels greater than riding your mini, but nothing feels worse than having it breakdown. This section will help you deal with your temporary loss. For instructions on these procedures, look in my tune-up section or buy a Briggs or Tecumseh repair manual.
My mini starts and then stops.
- Clean your air filter.
- Adjust needle valve on carb.
- Change gas because it might have water in it. This also will cause your engine to stop when you accelerate.
My mini won't start.
- Check air filter.
- Check spark plug.
- Check timing and electrical system.
- Clean or adjust your carb.
Bike starts and then takes off.
Bike shakes too much.
- Tighten your mounting bolts, or replace them.
Engine overheats.
- Lighten bike.
- Put on governor.
- Check oil.
- Check timing.