3-2 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE
Complaint
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine does not start
or hard to start
Fuel deterioration
No fuel flow to the carburetor
• Fuel valve clogged
• Fuel hose clogged
• Fuel tank cap breather hose clogged
• Carburetor float valve malfunction
Carburetor overflow pipe clogged
Carburetor air vent pipe colgged
Too rich air/fuel mixture in combustion chamber
Incorrect ignition timing
No spark at spark plug
Low compression
• Piston ring worn or stuck
• Cylinder worn
• Air leak from cylinder gasket
• Air leak from crankshaft oil seal
Replace
Clean
Clean or replace
Clean
Replace
Clean
Clean
Scavange
Adjust
13-1
Replace
Replace or rebore
Replace
Replace
Engine stalls
Fuel deterioration
Fouled spark plug
Fuel hose clogged
Air cleaner clogged
Carburetor jets clogged
Low compression
• Piston ring worn or stuck
• Cylinder worn
• Air leak from cylinder gasket
• Air leak from crankshaft oil seal
Incorrect ignition timing
Carburetor fuel level maladjustment
Replace
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Clean
Replace
Replace or rebore
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Adjust
Insufficient power
Carburetor fuel level maladjustment
Fuel deterioration
Brake dragging
Exhaust pipe cracked or clogged with carbon
Exhaust valve maladjustment
Exhaust valve carbon deposits
Air cleaner element clogged
Carburetor jets clogged
Incorrect fuel level in carburetor
Incorrect spark plug gap
Cylinder or piston ring worn
Reed valve malfunction
Incorrect ignition timing
Adjust
Replace
Adjust
Replace or clean
Adjust
Clean
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Adjust
Adjust or replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust
Summary of Contents for RM85
Page 1: ...Part No 99011 02B82 01A April 2006 EN TK RM85 L OWNER S SERVICE MANUAL ...
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Page 42: ...3 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 1 CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 3 2 ENGINE 3 2 CHASSIS 3 5 ...
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Page 85: ...7 2 CLUTCH CONSTRUCTION CLUTCH 70 N m 7 0 kgf m 50 5 lb ft ...
Page 93: ...8 2 KICK STARTER CONSTRUCTION KICK STARTER ...
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Page 117: ...11 2 FUEL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUEL SYSTEM ...
Page 121: ...11 6 FUEL SYSTEM REASSEMBLY Reverse the sequence of removal ...
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Page 200: ...SERVICING INFORMATION 18 15 Radiator hose Throttle cable Clamp Clutch cable ...
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