HD Type Carburetter Fault Diagnosis

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Fault Diagnosis

SymptomCauseRemedy
Erratic running
Stalling at idling
Lack of power
High fuel consumption
Sticking piston:
Dirty piston and suction chamber
Jet out of centre
Bent needle
Clean
Re-centre
Fit new
Hesitation at pick-up Low damper oil level
Incorrect oil grade (too thin)
Top up
Replace with correct grade
Float chamber flooding Dirty or worn float-chamber
needle valve (dirty fuel)
Punctured float
Incorrect fuel level
Clean or renew valve
(flush system)
Fit new
Check and reset level

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