Gilera SMT RCR 633793, Service Station Manual

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ENGINE TENDS TO STOP AT TOP SPEED
Possible Cause Operation
Maximum nozzle dirty - lean mixture Wash the nozzle with solvent and dry with compressed air
Dirty carburettor Wash the carburettor with solvent and dry with compressed air
Spark plug faulty or dirty. Remove the spark plug and make sure it is clean
and in good conditions. Adjust the electrodes at
0.6÷0.7 mm. Replace the spark plug, if required.
Fuel tank breather clogged.
With a jet of compressed air, check that the breath-
er pipe is in good conditions (without crushings)
and that it is not clogged.
Water in the carburettor.
Drain out the float chamber.
Engine tends to cut-off at idle
T
HE MOTOR TENDS TO STOP AT IDLE SPEED
Possible Cause Operation
Minimum nozzle dirty Wash the nozzle with solvent and dry with compressed air
Starter that stays open
Check the mechanical movement.
Reed valve does not close Check / replace the reed pack
High fuel consumption
HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION
Possible Cause Operation
Air filter blocked or dirty. Clean according to the procedure
Carburettor nozzles loose and/or float pin faulty
Make sure the nozzles are correctly tightened and
that the float pin is correctly tightened and in good
conditions.
Starter inefficient Check the mechanical movement.
Engine overheating
E
NGINE OVERHEATING
Possible Cause Operation
No coolant in the cooling circuit Restore the level
Incorrect air bleeding Repeat the operation
Thermostat remains closed Replace
Fluid leak in the radiator Replace the radiator
Coolant leaking from the cooling system
Inspect the whole circuit to spot the leak.
Transmission and brakes
Insufficient braking
B
RAKE SYSTEM
Possible Cause Operation
Poor braking The braking action should begin as soon as the
brake controls are operated.
Troubleshooting
SMT RCR
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