2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 97
2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 95 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE żThis troubleshooting guide is not exhaustive and does not give every possible cause for each problem listed. It is meant simply as a quick guide to assist you in troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties. Fuel-air mixture incorrect Idle adjusting screw improperly adjusted Air cleaner element clogged • • Compression low • Spark plug loose j Poor or no high-speed performance - Starting failure or difficulties - not in neutral • Transmission Engine stop switch set to OFF • Compression low • Spark plug loose Spark missing or weak plug faulty • Spark Spark plug cap poorly connected or shorted • Fuel does not flow fuel in tank • No hose clogged • Fuel Fuel • tap clogged Engine flooded • Starting technique faulty Poor low-speed performance - Spark weak Spark plug faulty Spark plug gap excessive Engine does not turn over • • • • Misfiring plug worn • Spark • Spark plug cap poorly connected or shorted Knocking • Fuel poor quality Other dragging • Brake Engine • Engine overheating • Throttleoverheating valve does not fully open • Engine oil quality excessive • Engine oil viscosity too high • Engine overheating - dragging • Brake Clutch slipping • Fuel-air mixture incorrect Air cleaner element clogged Air cleaner duct loose
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