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Problem: Engine runs poorly at high speed
Condition
Remedy
1.
High RPM “cut out”
against RPM limiter
2.
Valve springs
weak
3.
Valve timing
out of adjustment
4.
Cams - rocker arms
worn
5.
Spark plug gap
too narrow
6.
Ignition coil
defective
7.
Float level
too low
8.
Air cleaner element
obstructed
9.
Fuel hose
obstructed
1. Shift into higher gear - decrease speed
2. Replace springs
3. Adjust timing
4. Replace cams - arms
5. Adjust gap
6. Replace ignition oil
7. Adjust float height
8. Clean element
9. Clean - prime hose
Problem: Exhaust smoke dirty or heavy
Condition
Remedy
1.
Oil (in the engine)
overfilled - contaminated
2.
Piston rings - cylinder
worn
3.
Valve guides
worn
4.
Cylinder wall
scored - scuffed
5.
Valve stems
worn
6.
Stem seals
defective
7.
Air cleaner element
obstructed
8.
Float level
too high
1. Drain excess oil - replace oil
2. Replace - service rings - cylinder
3. Replace guides
4. Replace - service cylinder
5. Replace valves
6. Replace seals
7. Clean element
8. Adjust float level
Problem: Engine lacks power
Condition
Remedy
1.
Valve clearance
incorrect
2.
Valve springs
weak
3.
Valve timing
out of adjustment
4.
Piston ring(s) - cylinder
worn
5.
Valve seating
poor
6.
Spark plug
fouled
7.
Rocker arms - shafts
worn
8.
Spark plug gap
incorrect
9.
Carburetor jets
obstructed
10.
Float level
out of adjustment
11.
Air cleaner element
obstructed
12.
Oil (in the engine)
overfilled - contaminated
13.
Intake manifold
leaking air
14.
Cam chain
worn
1. Adjust clearance
2. Replace springs
3. Adjust timing
4. Replace - service rings - cylinder
5. Repair seats
6. Clean - replace plug
7. Replace arms - shafts
8. Adjust gap - replace plug
9. Clean jets
10. Adjust float height
11. Clean element
12. Drain excess oil - change oil
13. Tighten - replace manifold
14. Replace cam chain
Problem: Engine overheats
Condition
Remedy
1.
Carbon deposit (piston crown)
excessive
2.
Oil
low
3.
Octane
low - gasoline poor
4.
Oil pump
defective
5.
Oil circuit
obstructed
6.
Gasoline level (in float chamber)
too low
7.
Intake manifold
leaking air
1. Clean piston
2. Add oil
3. Drain - replace gasoline
4. Replace pump
5. Clean circuit
6. Adjust float height
7. Tighten - replace manifold
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