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Section 12 Troubleshooting
4200ATR Light Utility Vehicle 710-040M
7/14/08
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Table of Contents
Engine loses power
Throttle cable is sticking
Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Choke cable is sticking
Clean and oil choke cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Spark plugs are defective
Replace spark plugs
Spark plugs are fouled
Clean spark plugs or replace
Fuel supply is restricted
Check for dirt in fuel tank
Fuel line is plugged, pinched, or kinked
Clean or replace fuel line
Fuel leaks into the crankcase
Clean or replace fouled spark plugs
Verify choke position is not stuck on.
Engine oil level is high
Drain excess oil, check for gas in the
oil
Fuel octane is incorrect
Use unleaded 87 minimum octane
Throttle cable is faulty or out of
adjustment
Adjust or replace throttle cable
Air cleaning element is plugged
Replace or clean air cleaner with air
Engine is overheating
See Symptoms for engine overheating
Engine overheats
Engine cooling fins are plugged
Allow engine to cool. Clean cooling
fins with high pressure air.
Engine oil level is low
Add specified engine oil
Carburetor air intake tube is plugged
Clean air intake tube
Air cleaning element is plugged or
missing
Replace or clean air cleaner with air
Engine runs unevenly
Electrical connections are loose
Reattach electrical connections
Engine cooling fins are plugged
Allow engine to cool. Clean cooling
fins with high pressure air.
Throttle cable is sticking
Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Choke cable is sticking
Clean and oil choke cable. Replace
worn or damaged cable.
Fuel is stale or dirty
Replace fuel with new fuel
Fuel line is plugged
Clean fuel line
Fuel type is incorrect
Use unleaded 87 minimum octane.
(Methanol not allowed)
Fuel leaks into the crankcase
Clean or replace fouled spark plugs
Verify choke position is not stuck on.
Spark Plug wiring is defective
Replace spark plug wiring
Spark plug is defective
Replace spark plugs
Spark plug is fouled
Clean spark plugs or replace
Carburetor is not adjusted correctly
Adjust carburetor
Air cleaner is plugged
Replace or clean air cleaner with air
Symptoms
Probable Causes
Suggested Remedies