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1.
Examine the Drive-train - Raise the wheel of the ground and spin by hand.
Does the wheel spin freely?
No - Brake dragging, improperly mounted brake pads
- Worn or damaged wheel bearings
- Bent axle
Yes - SEE STEP 2
2.
Check the Tire Pressure - Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tire pressure of each tire (see page 52)
Is the tire pressure correct?
No- Faulty tire valve
- Punctured tire and/or inner tube
Yes - SEE STEP 3
3
. Clutch Inspection - Accelerate rapidly through first and second gears.
Does the engine speed/RPM decrease properly when you shift from first gear to second gear?
No- Slipping clutch, adjust (see page 42)
- Worn out clutch discs and/or plates (see page 43)
- Weak clutch springs
- Contaminating additive in the engine oil
Yes- SEE STEP 4
4.
Engine Performance Inspection - Accelerate lightly.
Does the engine speed increase?
No- Clogged air filter
- Restricted or clogged fuel line and/or fuel filter
- Clogged muffler/spark plug
- Choke valve is closed
- Clogged fuel tank breather hose
Yes- SEE STEP 5
5.
Spark Plug inspection - Remove the spark plug and inspect (see page 44)
Is the spark plug in good working condition?
No- Spark plug is not serviced frequently enough
- Incorrect spark plug heat range (see page 44)
- Incorrect spark plug gap
Yes- SEE STEP 6
6.
Engine Oil Inspection - Check the oil level and the condition of the oil
Is the engine oil level correct and in clean condition?
No - Oil level too high
- Oil level too low
- Contaminated oil
Yes - SEE STEP 7
7.
Cylinder Compression Inspection - Check the cylinder compression.
Is the engine compression normal?
No - Valve stuck open/seized or improper valve timing (see your Xmotos dealer)
- Worn cylinder wall and/or piston rings (replace engine)
- Leaking or damaged cylinder head gasket (see your Xmotos dealer)
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