My scooter won't start.

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Jonmichael
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My scooter won't start.

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can anyone help me through a series of questions?
it will start for about 4seconds, but then it stops. its oils is fine, the engine isnt seized, so what else could it be?
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how long was it parked before you attempted to start it?

Has it been in storage?
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Post by ericalm »

Probable causes:
Bad gas.
Clogged jets.
Other gunk in carb.
Valves out of whack.
Spark plug needs replacement.

nateandcourt is probably on to something. Has this been sitting for a while?
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