Land Pride 710-040M, Operation Manual

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Section 12 Troubleshooting
4200ATR Light Utility Vehicle 710-040M
7/14/08 36
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