Section 03
TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01
(TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
SMR2000-042-03-01.FM
03-01-5
ENGINE CONTINUALLY BACKFIRES
ENGINE DETONATION OR PINGING
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Weak spark
• Fouled, defective spark plugs
(
carburetor models
)
• Clean/replace
• Malfunction of rev limiter in MPEM
(
carburetor models
)
• Clean/replace, refer to section ELEC-
TRICAL SYSTEM
Spark plugs
• Spark plug leads or wiring reversed
• Check with wiring diagram
Ignition timing/TDC setting
• Incorrect setting
• Check/reset, refer to section ELECTRI-
CAL SYSTEM
• Sheared flywheel key
• Check/replace, refer to sections ELEC-
TRICAL SYSTEM and ENGINE
Carburetor
(
if so equipped
)
• Carburetion too lean
• Check/adjust, refer to section FUEL
SYSTEM
Engine
• Intake leak/crankshaft seal failure
(
carburetor models
)
• Pressure check engine, refer to section
ENGINE
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Ignition
• Timing too far advanced
• Check/reset
• Spark plug heat range too high
• Check/change to correct range
• Defective MPEM (
carburetor models
) • Check/replace, refer to section ELEC-
TRICAL SYSTEM
Engine temperature
• Engine overheats
• Check, see engine overheats
• Fuel octane too low of poor quality
• Use good quality fuel
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