How to fix a scooter engine?
Found a gas powered scooter on the curb. They were selling their home so i think they just wanted to get rid of it. Won’t start. Looks to be in good condition. I don’t know much about motors. It is getting a spark. What else should I check? What could be the problem?
Check the cylinder compression.
Remove the spark plug – press your finger over the plug hole – kick start the engine – there should be enough compression to blow your finger off the hole.
If not – the engine needs to be rebuilt.
Clean the carburetor – especially the pilot jet.