Car Troubleshooting

Learn how to do some basic motor troubleshooting, and you'll spend more time on the track and less time in the garage. Like any vehicle, ATV Axle can have problems, hopefully when you're close to home or close to the tow trailer. Even if you are not mechanically inclined, you may be able to diagnose the problem and fix it yourself, possibly saving you some money on repairs. If you suspect that you've got a serious mechanical problem, check your ATV insurance to see if it's covered before you head to the repair shop. Troubleshooting an ATV that is having maintenance problems can be done easily.

For ATV Wheels and Tires, The repair process is straightforward. There are many troubles shooting for the ATV Wheels and Tires some of them are given below:-

PROBLEM -- Noisy, Chain jumping, sparks flying from rear axle, metal popping out of Bearings A) You need to replace the rear axle bearings- Common problem.

PROBLEM -- rear axle looks bent A) Chain is too tight.

PROBLEM - rear brake caliper comes off because bolts vibrate out A) Put bolts back in, but first put LOCK TIGHT on the threads so that the bolts will not vibrate out.

PROBLEM - Blown engine (a)Engine stuck or froze - Replace crankcase and other related parts (b) Skirt broken off piston, hole in crankcase - Both result in engine not running, full compression. No crankcase pressure, which is needed for 2 stroke engine.

PROBLEM - Broken piston skirt:- (a)Piston fatigue from scoring or Excessive piston to cylinder clearance - Repair or replace cylinder and piston

PROBLEM - Melted Piston top:- (a) Engine overheating - Low coolant level in radiator (liquid cooled) (b) Lean air fuel ration - Restricted cooling fins (air cooled) (c) Air leak in crankcase - Clean carburetor and jets (d) Incorrect ignition timing - Repair as needed (e) Incorrect spark plug - Adjust timing per specification Install correct spark plug

PROBLEM - Engine has low power:-

(a)Cylinder, piston and ring wear or damaged - Perform compression check (b)PVT not working properly - Clean repairs or replace as needed (c) Restricted or blocked exhaust - Repair, clean or replace exhaust system

PROBLEM - Engine turns over but does not start:-

(a)Dirt in fuel line or fuel filter - Clean or replace valve as necessary (b)Fuel will not pass through on-off valve (petcock) - Repair vent system (c)Fuel tank vent plugged - Clean or replace as needed

PROBLEM - Carburetor starter circuit or Engine flooded or Low compression :-

(a)Turn off fuel and drain crankcase (b)Inspect carburator venting system for blockage (c)Inspect carburator needle and seat (d) Inpect head gasket (e) Inspect piston and cylinder, repair as required.

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