Common Faults and Troubleshooting
Trouble shooting common faults
Fuel not entering the carburetor.
The fuel is not flowing from the tank.
Clean the tank and replace fuel shut off valve.
The vacuum lines are pinched or leak.
Check vacuum lines and replace if needed.
The fuel line is clogged.
The vacuum line is blocked.
Unblock the vacuum lines.
The vehicle is difficult
to start or there is an
observable loss of fuel
economy
The carburetor is blocked.
Clean or replace the carburetor.
The air/fuel mixture is not correct.
Readjust the mixing ratio and concentration of
the carburetor.
Clean the carburetor or replace the carburetor
float.
The fuel filter is blocked.
The throttle of the carburetor is worn.
The air vent of the fuel tank is blocked.
Remove blockage in air vent of the fuel tank.
Add fuel to the fuel tank.
Air
intake/exhaust
system
The vehicle is difficult
to start.
The Air filter element is blocked.
The air filter housing leaks.
Repair or change the air filter housing.
Too much carbon build up at the exhaust port.
Clean the carbon build up at the exhaust port.
Replace the cylinder head.