POOR PERFORMANCE AT LOW AND IDLE SPEED
1.
Carburetor
Air
Screw
Inspection
Check the carbureto
r
ai
r
screw adjustment.
Is the
air
screw
correct?
NO
-
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'
3)
YES
-
GO TO
STEP
2.
2
.
Intake Mantfold
leaking
Inspection
Check for leaks in the intake
Manifold.
Is
there
Isaking?
YES
_
.
loose
carburetor
mounting
bolts
•
Damaged insulator
NO
- GO
TO STEP
3.
3.
Spark
Test
Perform
a spark
t est.
Is
there
a
good
spark?
NO
_
.
Faulty
or fouled spark plug
•
Faulty
ignition
con
trol
module
•
Faulty ignition coil
•
Broken or shorted spark plug wire
•
Faulty
engine
stop switch or ignition switch
•
Faulty
ignition
pu lse generator
•
Loose or
disconnected ignition
system wires
YES
-
GO TO STEP
4.
4.
Ignition Timing Inspection
Check
th
e ignition
timing
.
Is
the
Ignition
timing
normal?
NO
-
Improper ignition
t
iming (Faulty
ignition control module)
POOR PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED
1.
Fuel
line
Inspection
Disconnect
the
fuel hose
at the carburetor.
Does the
fuel flow freely?
NO
_
.
Clogged
fuel
line
•
Clogged
fuel
tank breather hose
•
Faulty fuel
valve
•
Clogged
fue
l
st
rainer
YES
- GO
TO
STEP
2.
2.
Carburetor Inspection
Remove
the
carburetor and
check
for clogged
jets.
Are
the jets
clogged?
YES
-
Clean
NO
-
GO TO STEP 3.
3
.
Valve
Timing
Inspection
Check the
valve
timing.
Is
the
lIal1l8
timing
correct?
NO
- Cam sprocket not
installed
properly
YES
-
GO TO
STEP
5.
4.
Ignition Timing Inspection
Check the ignition
timing.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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