17. TROUBLESHOOTING
Improperly charged battery
Faulty battery
Fuse
Burnt out, improper connection
Spark plug
Improper plug gap
Worn electrodes
Wire between terminals broken
Improper heat range
Faulty spark plug cap
Ignition coil
Broken or shorted primary/
secondary coil
Faulty high tension cord
Broken ignition coil body
POOR IDLE SPEED PERFORMANCE
Carburetor
Loose or clogged pilot jet
Damaged carburetor joint
Improperly tightened carburetor
joint clamp hose
Improperly adjusted idle speed
(Pilot screw), (Throttle stop screw)
Improperly adjusted throttle cable Faulty ignition coil
Flooded carburetor
POOR MEDIUM AND HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE
Carburetor
Faulty ignitor unit
Faulty pick up coil
Broken magneto
woodruff key
Switch
Faulty main switch
Faulty "ENGINE STOP"
switch
Faulty brake switch
Wiring
Loose battery terminal
Loose coupler connection
Improperly grounded
Broken wireharness
Air cleaner
Clogged air cleaner element
Ignition system
Faulty spark plug
Faulty high tension cord
Faulty ignitor unit
Faulty pick up coil
Valve system
Improperly adjusted
valve clearance
Air cleaner
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