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Common issues for Suzuki LT80 hard to start

Published to Blog on 3 Aug 2017
  • Leaky petcock causes crankcase to fill with gas, pours out muffler
  • Float/needle faulty
  • Missing O-ring between carb and reed cage
  • Starter
  • Starter relay – check red wire on side of frame to see what voltage it is sending when pushing start button
  • Dirty/clogged pilot jet

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