E-Z-GO FLEET 1999, Technician'S Repair And Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Read all of Section Band this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings
POOR LOW SPEED
PERFORMANCE
Plugged gas tank vent
Choke on
Carburetor float level incorrect
Pilot screw
Fuel pump faulty
Insufficient fuel level
Air leak at carburetor gasket
Spark plug fouled
Weak spark
Incorrect valve lash
Clean or repair
Push choke in
Adjust
Clean or adjust as necessary
Repair or replace
Add fuel
Repair component
Clean or replace
Check ignition coil
Check and adjust
POOR MIDRANGE OR HIGH SPEED
Spark plug fouled
Clean or replace
PERFORMANCE
ENGINE OVERHEATING
REPEATED SPARK PLUG
FOULING
Weak spark Check ignition coil
Faulty igniter Check and adjust
Carburetor float not level Adjust
Incorrect or plugged main jet
Check size for appropriate altitude. Clean
Dirty air filter Clean or replace
Brake dragging Perform brake maintenance
Low compression Check engine
Governor misadjusted Adjust
Foreign matter in cylinder fins and blower Clean
housing
Damaged blower housing or fins Replace
Damaged or plugged muffler Repair or replace
Inadequate oil supply Check oil system, inspect oil pump,
change oil, fill to correct level
Wrong spark plug type Replace with correct spark plug
Wrong spark plug gap
Check and adjust if required
Faulty coil Check and replace if required
Faulty igniter Check and replace if required
Poor quality gasoline Use correct fuel, check bulk storage tank
for proper storage and handling
Air leak allowing dirt to enter system Repair
Choke sticking closed
Repair
Wrong main jet for conditions (high altitude Replace with correct altitude jet
operations) for conditions
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