Raider 40, Assembly Manual

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Raider 40 Manual Military version
TROUBLESHOOTING - Powerhead
The troubleshooting chart list common engine symptoms related to problems with the powerhead.
It also indicates specific component failures which may be causing the problem so it can be
isolated more effectively for the Raider 40.
No
Symptom
Hard to Runs acceleration Runs
start or rough or fails to noisy or
will not Low cylinder or Idles get full RPM Engine has
Check
start compression erratically poorly RPM decreases overheats vibration
Poor crankcase
o
Seal
Ignition timing or
Throttle linkage
o o o
Out of adjustment
Water entering
Crankcase
o o o
Defective
Thermostat
o o
Fouled, defect.
Or incorrect
Spark plug;
o o o o o
Wrong gap
Setting
Worn or
Defective
Cylinder,
o o o o
Piston, rings
Or warped
Head
Blown cylinder
Head or
o o o o o o o
Engine base
Gasket
Worn connecting
Rod or crankshaft
Bearings, internal
o o o
Wear limits out
Of specification
Defective ignition
o o o
Components
Carbon
Accumulation in
o o