Trouble Shooting - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

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BEFORE TROUBLE SHOOTING THE ENGINE
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CAUTION
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DO NOT clean the fuel pump filter by scraping
with any type instrument as this may damage
the screen, allowing foreign particles to pass
through the fuel pump and into the carburetor.
If allowed to pass through the carburetor, the
foreign matter or dirt may cause engine
damage. If the screened filter or gasket is
damaged, replacement is necessary.
5. After cleaning or replacing the screened filter,
install the gasket, screened filter, and fuel
pump bowl. Secure components to fuel pump
with a screw and lockwasher, using a
screwdriver, Fig. "-12.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Condition Remedy
Engine will not start due to 1. Ignition switch not ON or 1. Turn switch ON or replace
absence of spark. malfunctioning. ignition switch.
2. Emergency shut-off switch 2.
Depress switch so that button
in depressed (OFF) position is released (ON) or replace
or malfunctioning. the emergency shut-off
switch.
3. Throttle safety switch 3. Adjust throttle safety switch.
improperly adjusted.
4. High tension wire to the 4.
Tighten, service or replace the
spark plug loose, grounded high tension wire.
or shorted.
5. Spark plug fouled, oiled or 5. Replace the spark plug.
damaged.
6. Breaker points improperly 6. Adjust breaker points to
adjusted or stuck (Open/ proper specification.
Closed).
7. Breaker points oily, wet or
7.
Clean or replace breaker
burned. points.
8.
Ignition coil damaged,
8.
Replace the ignition coil.
burned out or shorted.
9.
Condenser burned out or
9.
Replace the condenser .
damaged.
Engine will not start due to 1 . Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
lack of fuel.
2. Cracked, broken or pinched 2.
Replace or service fuel line.
fuel line.
3.
Obstructed or damaged fuel 3. Clean or replace fuel filter
filters (In-Line, Fuel Tank (see Before Trouble Shooting
and Fuel Pump).
the Engine, pages
11 -6
and 7).
4. Fuel p!Jmp dirty or damaged. 4.
Clean or replace fuel pump.
5. Carburetor malfunctioning. 5. Perform carburetor service.
Engine will not start because
1 . Air leak between carburetor 1 .
Tighten mounti~g bolts and
fuel will not ignite. and intake manifold.
nuts or replace the gasket.
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