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Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from timing chain)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Chain
stretched
2.
Sprockets
worn
3.
Tension adjuster
malfunctioning
1. Replace chain
2. Replace sprockets
3. Repair - replace adjuster
Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from crankshaft)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Bearing
worn - burned
2.
Lower rod-end bearing
worn - burned
3.
Connecting rod side clearance
too large
4.
Centrifugal clutch
loose
5.
Rotor/flywheel
loose
1. Replace bearing
2. Replace bearing
3. Replace thrust washer(s)
4. Tighten - replace clutch
5. Tighten - replace flywheel - crankshaft
Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from transmission)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Gears
worn - rubbing
2.
Splines
worn
3.
Primary gears
worn - rubbing
4.
Bearings
worn
5.
Bushing
worn
1. Replace gears
2. Replace shaft(s)
3. Replace gears
4. Replace bearings
5. Replace bushing
Problem: Engine noisy (Noise seems to come from secondary bevel gear and final driven shaft)
Condition
Remedy
1.
Drive - driven bevel gears
damaged - worn
2.
Backlash
excessive
3.
Tooth contact
improper
4.
Bearing
damaged
5.
Gears
worn - rubbing
6.
Splines
worn
7.
Final driven shaft thrust clearance
too large
1. Replace gears
2. Adjust backlash
3. Adjust contact
4. Replace bearing
5. Replace gears
6. Replace shaft(s)
7. Replace thrust washer(s)
Problem: Engine idles poorly
Condition
Remedy
1.
Valve clearance
out of adjustment
2.
Valve seating
poor
3.
Valve guides
defective
4.
Rocker arms - arm shaft
worn
5.
Magneto
defective
6.
CDI unit/ECU
defective
7.
Spark plug
fouled -
gap
too wide
8.
Ignition coil
defective
9.
Float
out of adjustment (Prowler/XT)
10.
Jets/fuel injector
obstructed
11.
Pilot screw setting
improper (Prowler/XT)
1. Adjust clearance
2. Replace - service seats - valves
3. Replace guides
4. Replace arms - shafts
5. Replace magneto
6. Replace CDI unit/ECU
7. Adjust gap - replace plug
8. Replace ignition coil
9. Adjust float height
10. Clean jets/replace fuel injector
11. Adjust pilot screw
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