TROUBLESHOOTING
Starts but runs irregularly or misses
6. CVT wears and tears.
See dealer or service.
1. Spark plug in bad condition or partially fouled.
Vibration
2. Spark plug cables in bad condition and leaking.
3. Spark plug gap too close or to wide.
1. Stabilizer links worn or loose. See dealer or service.
4. Battery nearly discharged.
2. Tie bar (engine isolation) mounts loose. See dealer or service.
5. Damaged wire or loose connection at battery terminals or coils.
3. Broken frame. See dealer or service.
6. Intermittent short circuit due to damaged wire insulation.
4. Wheels and/or tires are damaged. See dealer or service.
7. Water or dirt in fuel system, filter or carburetor.
Lubrication system
8. Fuel tank vent system plugged. See dealer.
9. Air cleaner is clogged.
1. Oil tank empty.
10. Exhaust muffler is clogged.
2. Engine leaks oil from cases, push rods, hoses
Pre-ignition or Detonation (Knocks or Pings)
a) Loose parts, See dealer or service.
1. Incorrect fuel.
b) Imperfect seal at gaskets, push rod cover, washers, etc. See
dealer or service.
2. Incorrect spark plug.
Overheats
Electrical system
1. Low speed for long time.
Generator does not charge
2. Insufficient oil supplying or oil not circulating.
3. Heavy carbon deposit from “lugging” engine. See dealer or service.
1. Module not grounded. See dealer or service.
4. Ignition timing retarded. See dealer or service.
2. Engine ground strap loose or broken. See dealer or service.
5. Clutch skid. See dealer or service.
3. Loose or broken wires in charging circuit. See dealer or service.
Generator charge rate is below normal
6. Detent clip. See dealer or service.
Engine abnormal noise
1. Weak battery.
1. Engine’s valve gap over standard, rock arm or camshaft wear and
tear. See dealer or service.
2. Excessive use of add-on accessories.
3. Loose or corroded connections.
2. Cylinder and piston wear and tear. See dealer or service.
4. Extensive periods of idling or low speed riding.
3. Piston pin and rod wear and tear. See dealer or service.
Transmission
4. Needle bearing and rod wear and tear. See dealer or service.
5. Camshaft bearing, cam wear and tear. See dealer or service.
1. Belt worn out or broken. See dealer and service.
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