Ignition/start problem

[anthoblunt45]

Hello I'm new here ,my Skorpion Traveller ,not used much 'cos I'm an old bloke & these days it's a bit big & heavy for an elderly midget , My problem is , last week after a bit of a slumber it started & ran but only at low revs , any wide throttle openings were greeted by stalling added to which this week I tried again - no start , fuel is there but on inspection the spark was a feeble red 'damp squib' ,most jobs on the bike these days because of arthritis I entrust to others but if it's a simple DIY job I'll have a go myself. I should add this is the first 'modern' bike I've ever owned & I don't have a manual or any form of written instructions , Anybody got some ideas ? Or , since I live in Dorset any Dorset MZ brains I could talk to ?
Thanks, Tony

[dickl]

Hi,
I have a Traveller; I am no real mechanic, but here is my twopennyworth! They are VERY susceptible to flooding, and if left with fuel in the carbs can be difficult to start & then a bit rough to run until they have cleared their throats! I would drain the carb(s), (having made sure the fuel is turned off). Make sure the battery is fully charged and then give it a try. You may need to check the spark plugs - which is s bit of a pain to get at them.
I will try and find my copy of the handbook/manual I have and post it.
Good luck!
Dickl

[dickl]

I can't attach my copy of the manual; send me your email address via a pm and I'll try it that way!

[dickl]

mz_user_manual.pdf

here it is

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[breakwellmz]

Hello I'm new here ,my Skorpion Traveller ,not used much 'cos I'm an old bloke & these days it's a bit big & heavy for an elderly midget , My problem is , last week after a bit of a slumber it started & ran but only at low revs , any wide throttle openings were greeted by stalling added to which this week I tried again - no start , fuel is there but on inspection the spark was a feeble red 'damp squib' ,most jobs on the bike these days because of arthritis I entrust to others but if it's a simple DIY job I'll have a go myself. I should add this is the first 'modern' bike I've ever owned & I don't have a manual or any form of written instructions , Anybody got some ideas ? Or , since I live in Dorset any Dorset MZ brains I could talk to ?
Thanks, Tony

Old fuel in the carbs. Drain them and then switch the tap on again, mine was prone to this problem until I got into the habit of switching the fuel off and letting the engine run until it emptied the carb float bowl.