SDC BAR 00-027

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What This Code Means

Excessive engine noise; Engine overspeeds; Low engine power output; Engine runs rough; Engine misfires

Possible Causes

  • Valve lash out of specification
  • Incorrect starter to ring gear clearance
  • Governor adjustment issue
  • Throttle cable issue
  • Governor issue
  • Carburetor choke issue
  • Fuel filter issue
  • Air cleaner element issue
  • Fuel pump issue
  • Carburetor issue
  • Intake manifold gasket leak
  • Engine cylinder leakage
  • Spark plug issue
  • Fuel supply issue

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check valve lash
  2. 2Check starter to ring gear clearance
  3. 3Check governor adjustment
  4. 4Check throttle cable
  5. 5Check governor
  6. 6Check carburetor choke
  7. 7Check fuel filter
  8. 8Check air cleaner element
  9. 9Check fuel pump
  10. 10Check carburetor
  11. 11Check intake manifold gaskets
  12. 12Perform engine leak down test
  13. 13Check spark plugs
  14. 14Check fuel supply

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