2013 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 94
2013 Kawasaki KLX140L Manual
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92 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE żThis troubleshooting guide is not exhaustive and j 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 Poor or no high-speed performance - Starting failure or difficulties - • • 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 - Engine does not turn over Transmission not in neutral Engine stop switch set to OFF • • Spark weak Spark plug faulty Spark plug gap excessive • • 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 excessive • Engine oil quality viscosity too high • Engine overheating - dragging • Brake • Clutch slipping Fuel-air mixture incorrect Air cleaner element clogged Air cleaner duct loose