ENGINE STARTS BUT MISSES OR RUNS
POORLY
NOTICE
Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY/ACTION
Battery Discharged Fully charge the battery. See the Battery
Charging section for details.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Inspect battery cables and connections.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled Inspect spark plugs. See the Spark Plug
Recommendations section for details.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Loose or Wet Inspect spark plug wires, ensure dry/
secure.
Contaminated Fuel Inspect fuel for water / contamination. See
dealer.
Engine Oil Level Incorrect Or Wrong Type Inspect level and quality of oil. See the
Engine Oil Level for details.
Loose, Broken, Shorted Ignition Coil Wires Inspect coil primary wires. See dealer.
Air Intake Restricted Inspect air filter. See the Air Filter section
for details.
SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES
POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY/ACTION
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Contaminated Flush hydraulic clutch fluid (see dealer).
Air In Hydraulic Clutch System Bleed system (see dealer).
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bracket Loose Inspect / tighten loose parts.
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Leak Inspect system for leaks (see dealer).
Clutch Damage Replace clutch.
142
TROUBLESHOOTING
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
