Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual page 632

2. Tire Pressure Inspection
Check the tire pressure.
Are the tire pressures correct?
NO - • Faulty tire valve
• Punctured tire
YES - GO TO STEP 3.
3. Clutch Inspection
Accelerate rapidly low to second.
Does the engine speed change accordingly when clutch is released?
NO • Clutch slipping
• Worn clutch discs/plates
• Warped clutch discs/plates
• Weak clutch spring
• Faulty hydraulic assist system
• Additive in engine oil
YES - GO TO STEP 4.
4. Engine Performance Inspection
Accelerate lightly.
Does the engine speed increase?
NO - • Clogged air cleaner
• Restricted fuel flow
• Clogged muffler
YES - GO TO STEP 5.
5. Spark Plug Inspection
Remove and inspect spark p lug.
Are the spark plugs in good condition?
NO - • Plugs not serviced frequently enough
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Incorrect spark plug gap
YES - GO TO STEP 6.
6. Engine Oil Inspection
Check t he oil level and condition.
Is the engine oil in good condition?
NO - • Oil level too high
• Oil level too low
• Contaminated oil
YES -GO TO STEP 7.
7. Ignition Timing Inspection
Check the ignition tim ing.
Is the ignition timing as specified?
NO - • Faulty engine control module (ECM)
• Faulty ignition pulse generator
• Improper valve t im ing
YES -GO TO STEP 8.
8. Cylinder compression Inspection
Test t he cylinde r compression.
Is the compression as specified?
NO - • Valve clearance too small
• Worn cylinder and piston rings
• Damaged cylinder head gasket
• Improper valve timing
YES - GO TO STEP 9.
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