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SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
WHAT TO DO
6. Engine compression
As the engine is pulled over with the
recoil starter, ''cycles'' of resistance
should be felt as each piston goes
past top dead center. If no pulsat-
ing resistance is felt, it suggest a
major loss of compression. Contact
your authorized dealer.
Engine lacks
1.
Fouled or defective spark
Check item 5 of "Engine turns over
acceleration or power
plug
but fails to start.''
2. Lack of fuel to engine
Check item 4 of "Engine turns over
but fails to start."
3.
Carburetor adjustments
Contact your authorized dealer.
4.
Drive belt worn too thin
If the drive belt has lost more than
3 mm {1/8 in) of its original width,
it will affect vehicle performance.
5.
Drive and driven pulleys
Contact your authorized dealer.
require servicing
6. Engine is overheating
If applicable, check coolant level ;
check pressure cap; check ther-
mostat.
Check for air locks in cooling sys-
tern.
If applicable, check fan belt and its
tension ; clean cooling fins of en-
gine ; if heating persists, contact
your authorized dealer.
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