Suzuki RM85L - Page 45

3-4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Complaint Possible Cause Remedy
Overheating Low engine coolant level
Engine coolant leak
Too lean air/fuel mixture
Incorrect ignition timing
Water pump malfunction
Cylinder head carbon deposits
Cylinder head O-ring damage
Exhaust pipe carbon deposits
Improper spark plug heat range
Fuel deterioration
Clutch slipping
Radiator cap loose
Radiator fins damaged
Replenish
Repair
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust or replace
Clean
Replace
Clean or replace
Replace
Replace
Adjust or replace
Tighten
Repair or replace
Excessive coolant
level decrease
Radiator hose cracked or damaged
Loose radiator hose connection
Radiator cracked or damaged
Water pump cover mating surface damage
Water pump cover crack
Water pump cover gasket damage
Water seal wear or damage
Radiator cap seal damage
Incorrect radiator cap valve pressure
Cylinder or cylinder head cracked
Cylinder or cylinder head O-rings damage
Replace
Repair
Repair or replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clutch does not
disengage
Clutch lever play maladjustment
Clutch spring damage
Clutch plates distortion
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Clutch slipping Clutch cable play maladjustment
Weakened clutch spring
Clutch pressure plate wear
Clutch plates distortion
Clutch plates worn
Adjust
Replace
Replace
Replace
Replace
Transmission does not
shift
Gearshift cam damage
Gearshift fork distortion
Gearshift pawl wear
Replace
Replace
Replace
Transmission gears
jump out
Gearshift fork groove wear or damage
Gearshift fork distortion or wear
Gearshift cam stopper damage
Replace
Replace
Replace
Gearshift lever does
not return
Weakened gearshift return spring
Gearshift lever sticking
Replace
Repair or replace