Troubleshooting
600 YRM 496
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROCEDURE OR ACTION
The engine does not have
enough power. (Cont.)
The valve mechanism does not work
correctly.
Check and repair valve mechanism.
The piston assemblies are worn or
damaged.
Install new pistons.
The exhaust system has restrictions.
Clean parts or install new muffler or
pipes.
Fuel lines or fuel filter has a restriction.
Clean or use new fuel lines and filter.
Engine is too hot or too cold.
Check cooling system.
Cylinder head gasket leaks.
Install new gasket.
There is noise inside the en-
gine.
The main bearings are worn or dam-
aged.
Install new main bearings.
Engine is too hot.
Check and repair cooling system.
Valves are not adjusted correctly.
Adjust valves.
The bearings for the connecting rods
are worn or damaged.
Install new bearings.
The pistons are worn or damaged.
Install new pistons.
Valve spring is broken.
Install new valve springs.
There is not enough oil in the engine.
Fill engine with correct oil.
The flywheel is loose.
Tighten capscrews for flywheel.
A connecting rod is bent.
Repair engine.
There is a leak in the exhaust system.
Repair exhaust system.
The valve mechanism does not oper-
ate correctly.
Check and repair valve mechanism.
Spark plugs are dirty.
Install new spark plugs.
The engine gets too hot.
There is not enough coolant in the
cooling system.
Fill cooling system.
The air filter has a restriction.
Install new air filter.
The water pump has damage.
Install new water pump.
The radiator is dirty.
Clean or repair the radiator.
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