Carter INTERCEPTOR GTR 250 - Engine Runs Sluggish (Low Power)

B. Engine Runs Sluggish (Speed does not pick up, lack of power).
Check and Adjustment Fault Condition Probable Causes
Try gradual acceleration and
check engine speed.
Engine speed can be
increased.
Engine speed can not be
increased.
Check ignition timing (using
ignition lamp).
Check cylinder compression
using cylinder compression
guage.
Ignition timing correct. Incorrect ignition timing.
Compression pressure
correct.
No compression pressure.
Check if carburetor jet is
clogged.
No clog. Clogged
Remove spark plug.
Check if engine over heated.
No discoloration. Fouled and discoloration.
No knock. Knock
Air cleaner clogged.
Poor fuel supply.
Lines in fuel tank evaporation system
clogged.
Exhaust pipe clogged.
Fuel nozzle clogged in carburetor.
Malfunction of CDI.
Malfunction of AC alternator.
Cylinder & piston ring worn out.
Cylinder gasket leaked.
Sand hole in compression parts.
Valve deterioration.
Seized piston ring.
Remove foreign material.
Remove dirt.
Incorrect spark plug heat range.
Piston and cylinder worn out.
Lean mixture.
Poor fuel quality.
Too much carbon deposited in
combustion chamber.
Ignition timing too advanced.
Poor circuit on the cooling system.
Normal Engine overheated.
Continually drive in acceleration
or high speed.
Too much carbon deposited in
combustion chamber.
Lean mixture.
Poor fuel quality.
Ignition timing too advanced.
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