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Troubleshooting
(Prowler/XT)
Troubleshooting
(XTX)
Problem: Starting impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
Starter jet
obstructed
2.
Starter jet passage
obstructed
3.
Carburetor
leaking air
1. Clean jet
2. Clean passage
3. Replace gasket
Problem: Idling or low speed impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
Slow jet
obstructed - loose
2.
Slow jet outlet
obstructed
3.
Pilot screw setting
incorrect
4.
Float height
incorrect
1. Clean - tighten jet
2. Clean outlet
3. Adjust screw
4. Adjust float height
Problem: Medium or high speed impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
High RPM “cut out”
against RPM limiter
2.
Main jet
obstructed
3.
Needle jet
obstructed
4.
Vacuum piston
not operating properly
5.
Filter
obstructed
6.
Float height
incorrect
1. Shift into higher gear - decrease RPM speed
2. Clean main jet
3. Clean needle jet
4. Check piston operation
5. Clean filter
6. Adjust float height
Problem: Overflow and fuel level fluctuations
Condition
Remedy
1.
Float valve
worn - damaged
2.
Float valve spring
broken
3.
Float
not working properly
4.
Float valve
dirty
5.
Float height
too high - too low
1. Replace valve
2. Replace spring
3. Adjust float height - replace float
4. Clean valve
5. Adjust float height
Problem: Starting impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
Gas
contaminated
1. Drain gas tank and fill with clean gas
Problem: Idling or low speed impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
TPS
out of adjustment
1. Adjust TPS
Problem: Medium or high speed impaired
Condition
Remedy
1.
High RPM “cut out”
against RPM limiter
1. Decrease RPM speed
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