Kawasaki 550SX not getting fuel

Discussion in 'Tech Discussion' started by dan, September 24, 2009.

  1. dan

    dan Member

    When i pull the primer on my 550 i can see it sucking fuel in through the fuel line but as soon as you stop pumping the primer I can see the fuel going back down the line and into the tank. When i try to start it, it'll go for a few seconds then cut out. I assume it only runs for a little bit as some fuel has been sprayed in while priming it?

    Any idea's?
  2. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    make sure your fuel lines aint blocked..
  3. dan

    dan Member

    there not blocked. I can see fuel getting to the carb but when you stop priming, the fuel slowly goes back down the fuel line.
  4. FreeStylin_SJ

    FreeStylin_SJ Member

    is the breather hose blocked that would cause pressure to build in the gas tank / suck petrol back
  5. dan

    dan Member

    i'll go check that now.
  6. dan

    dan Member

    just checked and that's not blocked.

    When i primed it for a bit and stopped, I could hear a hissing sound, like air escaping some where? I guess that's my problem? I'll but some new tubing for the primer and replace that tomorrow and see if that works.
  7. Flan

    Flan Well-Known Member

    Hi. If it runs while you are priming it but stops after you finish priming you may have a problem with your fuel pump. Check your diaphrams in your fuel pump or your lines to your pump
  8. glukasil

    glukasil Member

    is your primer connected to main line? if so it can let air in.....
  9. craig

    craig Member


    :wink:
  10. dan

    dan Member

    has anyone got an exploded pic of the pump?
  11. dan

    dan Member

    ....where's the fuel pump located??
  12. Flan

    Flan Well-Known Member

    Not sure on a Kwaker but on a yami it is on the side of the carb. It should have a fuel in and out pipe and a pulse line which operates the pump. The pulse line comes from your reed block. Good luck.
  13. dan

    dan Member

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    I assume that:

    1. Fuel in?
    2. Fuel out?
    3. pulse line? - where should the other end go? not sure what reeds are...
    4. Where one of the primer line goes?
  14. Flan

    Flan Well-Known Member

    sorry dude way different to a yamy one. hope some one with a kwaker can help ya
  15. craig

    craig Member

    hey wouldnt #1 be the pulse and #3 fuel in?
  16. B0000M

    B0000M Member

    http://gmsc.co.nz/sx750.PDF

    download this pdf (right click, save link as)

    its 39mb, full workshop manual for a 750sx single carb, same design of carb
  17. dan

    dan Member

    thanks bro but that link's not working...you don't have another do you..cheers
  18. B0000M

    B0000M Member

    oops, try now
  19. dan

    dan Member

    thanks BOOOOM!!!

    My SX is now running and not cutting out! There was a slight leak from the tee piece on the primer. Also the pulse line wasn't hooked up.

    I'm taking it to the river tomorrow for testing and see how it runs.