Section 03
TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 01
(TROUBLESHOOTING CHART)
03-01-6
SMR2000-042-03-01.FM
ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER
ENGINE STOPS RUNNING
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
• Weak spark
• Check/replace, refer to section ELEC-
TRICAL SYSTEM
• Carburetion, jetting too rich/lean
(
carburetor models
)
• Check/adjust, refer to section FUEL
SYSTEM
• Throttle does not open fully
(
carburetor models
)
• Check/readjust, refer to section FUEL
SYSTEM
• Low compression
• Check/repair, refer to section ENGINE
• Exhaust system restriction
• Check/clean
• Water in fuel or oil
• Check/siphon/replace
• Debris in carburetor needle valve
(
carburetor models
)
• Check/clean, refer to section FUEL
SYSTEM
• Impeller leading edge damaged
• Check/replace, refer to section PRO-
PULSION SYSTEM
• Twisted crankshaft
• Check, refer to section ENGINE
• Clogged direct injectors
(
DI
models
)
• Remove and clean direct injectors
• Low fuel pressure
• Check fuel line and fuel pump pressure
• Incorrect throttle position sensor
(TPS) adjustment (
DI models)
• Check and adjust TPS, refer to section
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
• Overheated engine
• See ENGINE OVERHEATS in this chart
Engine revs lower than its
maximum operational
RPM
• RAVE valve does not open
• Check, refer to section ENGINE
Peak performance is
delayed until higher RPM
range is reached
• RAVE valve is stuck opened
• Check, refer to section ENGINE
OTHER OBSERVATION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine was running below
2000 RPM. No
maintenance light.
• Electrical noise (
DI models)
• Refer to section ENGINE MANAGE-
MENT
Engine stalls at idle
• Low air pressure
(
DI models)
• Check air delivery circuit for leaks
• Check air compressor
Engine start but stops after
approximately 2 sec.
• Engine running out of fuel
(
DI models)
• Check fuel delivery system for proper
fuel pressure
• Low air pressure
(
DI models)
• Check air system (compressor, air/fuel
rail etc.)
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