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Post by gold9er on Feb 20, 2016 22:11:27 GMT -5
I need to replace my sparkplug. I caint take the front casing off to get to the spark plug. I have a 150cc scooter paladum exactly like the one in the picture. I took the seat off and the bucket under the seat off, but I caint remove the flooring where you put your feet at. I unscrewed all the bolts and screws but still caint take it off. the front casing bottom is under the flooring mat. need help how to take it off. where are the hidden screws?? thanks |
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Post by tortoise on Feb 21, 2016 13:26:06 GMT -5
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Post by gold9er on Feb 21, 2016 16:33:09 GMT -5
his bike is different from mine. but the link in the "floor mounted fuel tank" is exactly like mine there is not enough room to fit a rachet in there in the taotao 150 Paladin. that's why I need to take the floor covering off to get the front panel off.
I just thought someone here had a similar bike and knows the hidden screws how to take it off. I know it comes off cause I saw a mechanic take it off and adjust the valves. |
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Post by tortoise on Feb 21, 2016 17:17:34 GMT -5
Can't really tell from this panel image, but perhaps there are some perimeter tabs . . similar to this Kymco video. |
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Post by gold9er on Feb 21, 2016 17:46:30 GMT -5
thanks.
my scooter is not running now.
in November I rode it about 4 miles. parked it for about 4 hours. then the engine would rev but wouldn't start.
the bike rode perfect before this. caint figure out whats wrong with it. why all the sudden it wont start. before this it ran great with no warnings or nothing.
it has a 1/4 tank of gas in it. battery is charged full
I thought I would 1st change the spark plug and drain then replace the gas.
if I can figure out how to get to the spark plug
if anyone knows what might be wrong with it. what are the 1st things i can do to try to fix it, thanks.
i know nothing about engines, so everything you tell me to do i will have to look on youtube to learn how to do it.
i want to learn how to fix it so if it happens again i can fix it myself
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Post by tortoise on Feb 21, 2016 18:45:09 GMT -5
Since this scooter has a pulse-pump for the floor mounted gas tank . . a full tank may aid "equilibrium" flow to the pump. Then pull off carb inlet fuel line and energize the starter to verify flow.
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Post by gold9er on Feb 23, 2016 17:51:16 GMT -5
in the video
i cover up intake manifold to create vacuum. then take off the hose from the carburetor that leads to the gas tank and see if gas pours out.
hope I can find the right parts. I get a new clutch shipped to me Thursday so I probally work on it Friday. thanks |
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Post by gold9er on Feb 27, 2016 22:07:44 GMT -5
i think my problem is bad gas. btw i had to take off the bar that is on top behind the seat off to take the whole plastic frame off to get to the spark plug. i replaced the spark plug and put about 1 gallon of gas on top of the bad gas. at 1st it didn't start. i let it sit awhile and it started up but ran really rough. and i had to keep the throttle twisted to keep it running. but i had to let off it cause gas started leaking out of a tube on top of the carburetor like the one in the picture.
how can i remove all the bad gas? do i need to take the gas tank off, or how do i pump the gas out.
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Post by tortoise on Feb 27, 2016 23:06:54 GMT -5
That port vents the carb fuel bowl to atmosphere. The carb float needle may not be seating properly. Might try tapping the carb with a plastic mallet or screwdriver handle. If no joy, carb will need to be disassembled.
Consider adding around a tablespoon of Iso-Heet to the gas tank and rocking on the center stand to mix with any stratified water.
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Post by gold9er on Feb 28, 2016 13:07:24 GMT -5
I think I will just pump the gas out and replace it. also replace that little tube on the top cause its cracked. i will post the results
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Post by rockynv on Mar 2, 2016 5:23:07 GMT -5
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Post by dyoung1167 on Mar 6, 2016 12:12:53 GMT -5
as was mentioned the bowl float valve is not sealing and that is the only reason you see gas flow from the OVERFLOW tube. replacing the gas will not fix this (although should be done) so unfortunately you will have to pull the barb and check it. i had floats with the mold seem had plastic sticking off from it (was not properly cleaned up during manufacture) and was once in a while hanging on the side of the bowl. a little knife work fixed me up but you may have a needle valve problem. also adjust your valves
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Post by gold9er on Mar 8, 2016 22:53:24 GMT -5
about 1 week ago I put in a gallon of gas over the bad gas. and put stp gas treatment in my tank. changed the oil and sparkplug. after it sat awhile it did start but ran rough. and gas leaked out of that carburator hose Saturday I was going to pump the gas out and put some new gas in. and maybe take a look at the carburetor. I said let me try to start it up one time 1st. STARTED RIGHT UP. I let it run awhile and it idled down nice. no problems. no leaks. nothing it runs better now then it did in November. maybe it had to take a rest  the problem was water in the gas tank. with a 150cc the gas tank is on the bottom and condensation can build up. plus I think I need a new gas cap. it was a cheap fix. I might need help sanding the clutch pads cause when I start off, it sounds like a bike that leave it in 1st gear too long. I have to let off the accelerator. to get it to change gears. other then that runs greats lot of power in this 150cc paladin 2011 thanks for all your help |
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