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 ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
REMEDY
3. Intake manifold leaking
3. Tighten manifold nuts. Replace gaskets if
necessary.
Excessive Fuel Consumption
1. Carburetor worn or improperly adjusted
1. Repair carburetor as necessary.
2. Fuel leaks
2. Repair fuel system as necessary.
3. Sticking controls
3. Oil controls and eliminate binding.
4. Excessive idling
4. Shut engine off when not in operation.
5. Excessive use of choke
5. Push choke button in when engine is warm.
Adjust choke cable so choke valve will open
completely.
6. Dirty air cleaner
6. Service air cleaner.
7. Engine over heating
7. Refer to "Overheating."
8. Engine running too cold
8. Refer to "Overcooling."
9. Engine in poor condition
9. Repair engine as necessary.
10. Defective or mis-adjusted ignition system
10. Adjust spark plug gaps. Adjust distri-
butor point gap. Adjust timing to specifi-
cations. Repair ignition system as necessary.
Over Heating
1. Lack of coolant
1. Add coolant.
2. Fan belt improperly adjusted
2. Adjust fan belt deflection to 1/2 inch.
3. Carburetor choke valve partly closed
3. Adjust choke cable so that the choke valve
will open completely.
4. Thermostat sticking in the closed position
4. Clean, test and, if necessary, replace
thermostat.
5. Cooling system dirty
5. Clean and flush cooling system. Refill
with clean coolant containing rust inhibitor.
6. Hoses deteriorated
6. Replace hoses.
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