
12. TROUBLESHOOTING
12-6
2.
Check drive belt identification number.
Excessive belt speed. Using unspecified type of belt. Replace belt with proper type of
belt.
3.
Check if pulley sheaves are clean.
Oil on pulley surfaces. Clean pulley surfaces with fine emery cloth and wipe clean using
pulley flange cleaner and a cloth.
Drive/driven pulley sheaves are damaged through stones inside CVT area. Clean pulley
surfaces with fine emery cloth, wipe clean with a cloth or replace drive/driven pulley
sheaves and belt.
Symptom: BACK BETWEEN COGS
1.
Check drive belt condition.
Considerable use, belt wearing out. Replace.
Brittle belt condition through aging. Replace belt.
ENGINE GENERAL
Symptom: ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAIL TO START
1.
Check if spark plug connectors fit on spark plugs (refer to IGNITION SYSTEM).
2.
Check spark plugs.
Define spark plugs (no spark) or wrong spark plug gap. Readjust gap and clean spark
plugs or replace.
3.
Check for fuel on spark plugs.
Flooded engine (spark plugs wet when removed). Activate engine drowned mode and
crank engine with rags over the spark plug holes.
4.
Check battery voltage.
Battery is discharged and starter works not properly. Charge battery.
5.
Check fuel level in fuel tank and fuel pressure. Ensure fuel pump was not disabled.
-- Low or no fuel pressure. Replace defective part(s).
6.
Check fuel injectors.
Plugged or faulty injector(s).Replace defective part(s).
7.
Check idle bypass valve.
Stuck or defective..
8.
Check encoder wheel.
Bent tooth. Refer to MAGNETO SYSTEM.
9.
Check engine compression.
Insufficient engine compression. Replace defective part(s).
10.
Check fault codes in B.U.D.S. system.
Check if electrical actuator(s) is/are defective. Replace defective part(s) (refer to
COMPONENT INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT).
Symptom: ENGINE DOES NOT START
1.
Electrical problem.
Determine if the electrical system works correctly (fuse(s), battery, wiring harness, etc.).
refer to IGNITION SYSTEM.
2.
Problem with fuel system (carburetor, fuel pump, hoses, etc.).
Clean, inspect, repair or replace defective parts. Replace defective part(s).
3.
Check engine compression.
Insufficient engine compression. Replace defective parts.
Valve seat worn and/or damaged. Repair by performing valve guide procedure (refer to
CYLINDER AND HEAD). Readjust valve clearance.
4.
Internal engine problem.
Overhaul engine to find defective parts. Refer to the appropriate section in ENGINE.
Symptom: ENGINE HARD TO START
1.
Check idle bypass valve.
Stuck or defective. Refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT.
2.
Check closed throttle and idle actuator with B.U.D.S.
Wrong TPS zero setting/idle bypass valve reset. Refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT.
3.
Check engine compression.
Wrong adjustment (likely too tight). Refer to ENGINE MANAGEMENT.
4.
Check engine compression.
Insufficient engine compression. Replace defective part(s) refer to LEAK TEST.
5.
Verify spark plug condition.
Defective, improperly set, worn out, fouled. Identify source of problem and correct.