Scooter questions. won't start - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ned2683 · #1 06-12-2004, 11:17 PM

me and my friend was working on a scooter left over at his old house by another friend. it was sitting for at least 2 years.

its a 49cc 2 stroke, with a electric/kick starter. there was some gas and oil in the mixer so we decided to kick start it. after about 20 mins we gave up. i don't have a lot of experience working with 2 stroke engines. what should i change and work on to get it starting right? it was working when he parked it. is starting fluid recommended? also it has a 12V 4Amp battery. is this safe to hook up to a car battery to jump start it? (since they are both 12v)

also in this state there is no registration/license required for motor vehicles under 50cc. does that mean i technically don't need a title to operate it? the gy who left it has gone off to new york and we couldn't track him own. i might try to buy it off him for $3-400.

Ashman · #2 06-12-2004, 11:53 PM

I would start by replacing the gas with the 2 stroke oil mixture, and check for porper spark.

The gas is probably bad after all this time, and if the spark isn't good, you may not get it going.

Alon

engatwork · #3 06-13-2004, 06:47 AM

Remove and inspect the spark plug. After you determine that it looks good or replace it pour a little gasoline into the cylinder via the plug hole. Put the plug back in place and then try again. If I do not ride my scooter for extended periods of time I have to do this to start it.

#4 06-13-2004, 09:43 AM

Check and clean carbs, check all fuel lines, and make sure that none are deteriorated, and collapsing. Make sure that the fuel tank is clean. When I tore down the snowmobile I bought last spring, the fuel lines were literally rotted to pieces, coming out of the tank in a dozen or so small bits. If it has a fuel filter and petcock, check to make sure they are both clean as well. Fuel and oil mix tends to make quite a mess when the fuel starts breaking down.