BOMBARDIER RALLY 200 2003 Shop Manual page 75

ENGINE DOES NOT OFFER MAXIMUM POWER AND/OR DOES NOT REACH
SYMPTOM
MAXIMUM OPERATING RPM.
CONDITION NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
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1. Check items 1 and 2 of ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNS OFF.
2. Check air intake system.
a. Air filter is clogged due to contamination.
Replace air filter.
3. Check spark plug condition and/or gap.
a. Fouled spark plug or wrong spark plug gap.
Readjust gap and clean spark plug or replace.
4. Check spark plug type.
a. Improper spark plug heat range.
Install recommended spark plug (refer to TECHNICAL DATA).
5. Perform engine leak test. Refer to ENGINE LEAK TEST procedure. Check for
possible piston seizure.
a. Damaged head gasket and/or seal and/or leaking inlet/exhaust valve(s).
Replace and/or repair defective parts.
6. Check for water in fuel (wrong fuel).
a. There is water in fuel or wrong fuel.
Drain fuel system, search for leakage and refill it with appropriate fuel.
7. Check drive belt.
a. Worn belt.
Replace belt if width is less than specified (refer to CVT).
8. Check engine compression.
a. Worn piston and/or piston ring(s).
Replace (refer to CYLINDER AND HEAD).
Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 02 (TROUBLESHOOTING)
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