ROYAL ENFIELD UCE ENGINE SERVICE MANUAL
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Prolonged driving in low gear at High
Ride in appropriate gear as
speeds / High gear at Low speeds
required by traffic conditions
Engine in Idling RPM for prolonged
Switch off Engine if required to
periods
be in standstill traffic for more
A. Driving / traffic related
than 2 minutes.
Vehicle in standstill with gear engaged and Shift to neutral & release clutch
clutch depressed for prolonged periods
Engine RPM high when vehicle at
Allow engine to run in idling
standstill position
RPM when in neutral
Riding in traffic with brakes partially
Release both brakes and drive
engaged for prolonged periods
at appropriate speeds
B. Ignition Related
Spark plug electrode gap too less/excessive Check and correct electrode gap
Spark plug wrong specifications
Replace with correct spark plug
Spark plug insulator cracked
Check & replace
Suppressor cap/ H T lead loose
Check & correct as required
Suppressor cap/ H T lead defective
Check & correct as required
Ignition coil defective
Check & Replace
Pulsar coil / Magneto defective
Check & replace
C. Fuel / Induction related
Adulterated / Bad fuel
Clean fuel tank
Fill with fresh fuel
Air filter dirty / clogged
Check & clean / replace
D. Compression Related
Spark plug loose
Tighten spark plug to torque
Tappets adjusted too tight
Check & adjust tappets correctly
Excessive Carbon in combustion chamber Check & Clean
Poor compression due to cyl. head gasket
Check & correct
blown, Valve seating improper, Piston rings
worn out / broken, Piston/Cyl. worn out
E. Others
Engine oil less viscous / wrong
Check & correct
specification / level too low
Oil cooler fins dirty / blocked
Check & clean oil cooler fins
Clutch slipping
Check & correct
Front / Rear brakes jammed
Check & correct
Engine oil pressure less
Check & correct
Silencer choked
Check & clean
Attribute
Probable Cause
Remedy
13.7 ENGINE HEAT EXCESSIVE