1997-2004 Honda Fourtrax Recon TRX250TE/TM Service Manual, Page 356Get this manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE LACKS POWER
Possible cause
1Raise wheel off the ground and spin-Wheels do not spin freely -Brake dragging by hand Worn or damaged wheel bearing Wheel spins freely
2Check tire pressurePressure low Pressure normal
Punctured tire
Faulty tire valve
3.Accelerate rapidly from low to-Engine speed does not second change accordingly hen clutch is released Engine speed reduced when clutch
is released
Clutch slipping Worn clutch discsplates Warped clutch discsplates Weak clutch spring Additive in engine oil
4Accelerate lightlyEngine speed does not
increase
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5Check ignition timing
Choke valve close Clogged air cleaner Restricted fuel flow Clogged muffler Pinched fuel fill cap breather hose