GENERAL INFORMATION
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6. If there is a strong, blue spark, the ignition system is functioning properly, Check for one or more of
the following possible malfunctions:
a. Faulty fuel system component.
b. Flooded engine.
c. engine damage(low compression).
7. If the spark was weak (white or yellow) or if there was no spark, perform the peak voltage checks
described under Ignition System Testing.
8. Reinstall the fuel tank.
Starter Does Not Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly
Refer to Starting System Testing
POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE
If the engine runs, but performance is unsatisfactory, refer to the following section that best
describes the symptoms.
Engine Starts but Stalls and is Hard to Restart
Check for the following:
1. Incorrect choke operation. This can be due to improper use or a stuck choke valve in the carburetor.
2. Incorrect hot start valve operation. This situation can be due to improper use or incorrect hot start
valve adjustment.
3. Plugged fuel tank went hose.
4. Plugged fuel hose. Fuel shutoff valve or fuel filter.
5. Incorrect carburetor adjustment.
6. Incorrect float level adjustment.
7. Plugged carburetor jets.
NOTE
If a warm or hot engine will start with the choke on,
or if a cold engine starts and runs until the choke is
turned off. The pilot jet is probably plugged.
8. Contaminated or stale fuel.
9. Clogged air filter.
10. Intake pipe air leak.
11. Plugged exhaust system. Check the silencer or muffler, especially if the utility terrain vehicle was
just returned from storage.
12. Faulty ignition system component.
Engine Backfires, Cuts Out or Misfires During Acceleration
A backfire occurs when fuel is burned or ignited in the exhaust system.
1. A lean air/fuel mixture can cause these engine performance problems. Check for the following
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