ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATION OR POWER (cont’d)
6. Engine is overheating.
– On liquid cooled engines: Check coolant level, pressure cap, thermostat
and for air locks in cooling system. On fan cooled engines: Check fan belt
and its tension; clean cooling fins of engine; if overheating persists , contact
an autho r ized Lynx dealer.
– V-800: Observe the fan function. Check fuse F10.
ENGINE BACKFIRES
1. Faulty spark plug.
– See item ”Engine turns over but fails to start”.
2. Engine is running too hot.
– See item ”Engine lacks acceleration or power”.
3. Ignition timing is incorrect or there is an ignition system failure.
– Contact an authorized Lynx dealer.
ENGINE MISFIRES
1. Fouled/defective/worn spark plug.
– Clean/verify spark plug gap and identification number. Replace as required.
2. Too much oil supplied in engine.
– Improper oil pump adjustment, refer to an authorized Lynx dealer. Too rich
fuel/oil mixture ( on ly during bre ak-in period). Drain fue l tank and refill with
appropriate mixture ratio.
3. Water in fuel.
– Drain fuel system and refill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel filter if needed.
SNOWMOBILE CANNOT REACH FULL SPEED
1. Drive belt.
– Check item ”Engine lacks acceleration or power”.
2. Incorrect track adjustment.
– See MAINTENANCE or an authorized Lynx dealer for proper alignment and
tension adjustments.
3. Pulleys misaligned.
– Contact an authorized Lynx dealer.
4. Engine.
– See item ”Engine lacks acceleration or power”.
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