2014 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 98
2014 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 97 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ○This 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. Starting failure or difficulties - NOTE 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 - cleaner element clogged • Air Air • cleaner duct loose Misfiring plug worn • Spark Spark plug cap poorly connected or shorted • Knocking • Fuel poor quality Other dragging • Brake overheating • Engine overheating • Engine Throttle valve does not fully open • Engine oil excessive • Engine oil quality viscosity too high • Engine overheating - dragging • Brake slipping Clutch • Fuel-air mixture incorrect • • 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 Fuel clogged • Fuel hose 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 Transmission not in neutral Engine stop switch set to OFF • •
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