E-Z-GO FLEET 1999 Technician's Repair And Service Manual page 166

TROUBLESHOOTING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
CARBURETOR FLOODS ENGINE
EXCESSIVE SMOKING
BACKFIRING
ERRATIC, SURGING, OR SUDDEN
CHANGE IN GOVERNED SPEED
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Inlet valve/seat dirty
Fuel contamination
Incorrect float level
Vent hose pinched or clogged
Clogged air filter element
Wrong oil weight
Dirty oil
Crankcase overfilled with oil
Clogged PCV valve
Piston rings worn or broken
Valves worn
Valve seals or valve guides worn
Accelerator limit switch out of adjustment
Loose muffler or leaking gasket
Carburetor throttle lever motion restricted
Carburetor throttle lever not closing fully
Throttle stop preventing throttle from clos- Adjust
ing fully
Carburetor throttle valve spring weak or
broken
Incorrect adjustment of accelerator, gover Adjust
nor and carburetor linkages
Carburetor throttle lever shaft bent
Governor torsion spring weak or broken
Faulty plug wires
Faulty igniter
Faulty coil
Governor bracket spring dragging
Problem with adjustment of accelerator,
governor and carburetor linkage
Bent governor arm
Bent governor shaft
Governor failure within the rear axle
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Clean or replace
Clean fuel system/carburetor
Adjust
Clear or replace
Clean or replace
Replace with recommended oil
Change
Drain and fill to recommended level
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Repair
Repair
Adjust
Replace
Replace or rebuild carburetor
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean and/or oil
Adjust
Repair or replace
Replace
Repair