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Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING Subsection 01 (ENGINE) SYMPTOM HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CONDITION NORMAL USE. Liquid-Cooled Engines (cont'd) TEST/INSPECTION 11. Check ignition timing. a. Ignition timing is too advanced. Adjust according to specifications (refer to TECHNICAL DATA). 12. Check if there are leaks at air intake silencer and/or engine crankcase. a. Leak(s). Repair or replace. 13. Check cylinder head gaskets. a. Worn gaskets. Replace. SYMPTOM ENGINE EQUIPPED WITH RAVE VALVE DOES NOT REACH ITS FULL OPERATING RPM (500 TO 1000 RPM SLOWER). CONDITION NORMAL USE. 1. Check RAVE valve pistons. a. Valve piston(s) is (are) not screwed to the bottom. Screw valve piston(s) to bottom. 2. Check that valve moves freely. a. Valve stuck in closed position. Clean. 3. Check RAVE valve stems. a. Bent RAVE valve stem(s). Replace. 4. Check RAVE valves. a. Jammed valve(s). Clean. 5. Check tension of RAVE springs. a. Inadequate spring tension. Replace. b. Inadequate red cap adjustment. Adjust according to specifications. 6. Check RAVE pressure holes. (except SDI and Power Tek) a. Clogged holes. Clean. 7. Check clamps or sleeves. a. Damaged clamp(s) or sleeve(s). Replace. TEST/INSPECTION 8. Check exhaust tightness. (except SDI and Power Tek) a. Exhaust system is leaking leading to a too low back pressure. Replaces parts and reseal. mmr2005-063 17 |