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TROUBLESHOOTING
Faults
Engine overheats.
Engine has a lack of power
High oil consumption
Possible cause
Radiator fins excessively dirty
Foam formation in cooling system
Bent radiator hose
Thermostat defective
Radiator fan system faulty
Fuel supply interrupted
Air filter excessively dirty
Exhaust system leaky, deformed or too
little glass fiber yarn filling in main
silencer
Valve clearance too little
Ignition system defective
Engine vent hose bent
Engine oil level too high
Action
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Clean radiator fins.
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Drain the coolant.
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x
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Fill coolant/bleed cooling system.
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Change the radiator hose.
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Check the thermostat.
x
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Check the radiator fan system.
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Check the fuel tank breather.
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Clean the fuel tap.
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Check/adjust the carburetor components.
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Clean the air filter and air filter box.
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p. 101)
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Check exhaust system for damage.
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Adjust the valve clearance.
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Check the spark plug connector.
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Check the ignition coil.
x
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Check the ignition pulse generator.
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Check the alternator.
x
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Check the CDI controller.
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Route the vent hose without bends or replace it if
necessary.
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Check the engine oil level. (
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p. 161)
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p. 163)
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x
x
x
x
x
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p. 173)
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