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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
This section discusses trouble shooting
on
various performance problems.
This following check list can
be
helpful
in
locating most of the operating troubles.
This method of trouble shooting
is
more accurate
and
saves time
in
diagnosis
and
subsequent remedies.
Complaint
:
Engine
difficult/
does
not
start
Check
Observation
Causes
Remedies
1.
Crank
the a. Kick
starter
pedal
1.
Clutch slippage :
engine several
moves freely
* No clutch cable free play.
Adjust
clutch cable play
times. How is
* Stuck clutch cable
Clean and free and cable
the
cranking
*
Weak
clutch springs
Change
the clutch springs
pressure?
* Worn out clutch plates
Replace
the clutch plates
* Glazed steel plate clutch
Replace the glazed plates
plate
* Distorted steel plates
Replace the distorted steel
plates
* Stuck clutch rod
Clean and lubricate
2. Compression weak:
* Loose
spark
plug
Tighten
the
spark plug
*
Tight
push rod
adjustment
Adjust
correctly
* Blown
cylinder
head
gasket
Change
the gasket
* Leaky valves
Lap the valves
* Worn
out
I scored
cylinder
Replace
* Worn
out
piston rings
Replace
the piston rings
*
Jammed
piston rings
Clean and fit
* Glazed
cylinder
Replace
* Tight decompressor
Adjust
correctly
adjustment
* Loose
cylinder
head nuts
Tighten
the nuts
3. Kick starter pawl slipping
Change
the pawl I spring
b.
Cranking
pressure
OK
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