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TROUBLE
Engine has not enough power
Engine revs not high and run-
ning with four stroke cycle
High rpm misfiring
Engine spluters into the carbu-
retor
Engine overheating
Emission of white smoke
(steam)
Excessive oil escapes from
transmission breather tube
All switched on lamps blown
out
CAUSE
Reed paddles tensionless or damaged,
surface of reed valve housing damaged
Wear
Electronical ignition timing faulty
Carburetor overflows if level adjust too
high, float needle seating is dirty or
enlarged
Loose carburetor jets
Incorrect heat range spark plug or
low quality spark plug
Incorrect or faulty spark plug connector
Loose, corroded or non conductive
ignition socket connector
Lack of fuel
Spark plug with incorrect heat value
(Ignition by incandescence)
Engine takes air out of control
Insufficient liquid in cooling system
Cooling system not or insufficiently
bleeded
Radiator fins clogged
Frothing in cooling system
Pinched or kinked water hoses
Incorrect ignition timing because of
loose stator screws
Incorrect dimension ,,X“
Cylinder head or O-ring of cylinder
head gasket leaks
Excessive oil quantity in transmission
Water pump shaft seal ring or right-
hand crankshaft seal ring defect
Silicon O-rings of control roller or of
control flap leaks
Voltage regulator faulty
REMEDY
Replace reed paddles or reed valve housing
Overhaul engine
Have ignition system checked
Clean carburetor, if necessary replace float needle and adjust level
Tighten jets
Refer to technical data section
Test and/or replace spark plug connectors correct type
Check and seal with silicon
Clean fuel pipes, examine tank aeration and clean
Fit correct spark plug
Check intake flange and carburettor if firmly setted
Top up coolant and bleed cooling system check cooling system for
leaks
Bleed cooling system (see operating instructions)
Clean radiatar fins with water jet
Renew coolant using branded anti-freeze/anti-corrosive
Replace with correct routed hoses
Readjust to correct ignition timing specifications, secure screws pro-
perly with Loctite 242
Measure and adjust to correct specification
Check cylinder head, replace O-ring
Correct transmission oil level
Replace shaft seal ring and change gear oil, check coolant
Replace O-rings
Control connections of voltage regulator. Check voltage regulator
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