1987-2004 Kawasaki Mojave KSF250 Service Manual, Page 198Get this manual
16-4 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Cylinder head gasket damaged Cylinder head warped Valve spring broken or weak Valve not seating properly (valve bent, worn, or carbon accumulation on the seating surface) Compression release cam (K.A.C.R stuck open (Engine stalls when moving off)
OThis is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each problem listedIt is meant simply as rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more common difficultiesElectrical troubleshooting is not covered here due to its complexityFor electrical problems, refer to the Electrical System chapter
Poor Running at Low Speed
Spark weak
Engine Doesn't Start; Starting Difficulty
Engine won't turn over
Spark plug dirty, broken, or maladjusted Spark plug cap or spark plug lead trouble Spark plug cap shorted or not in good contact Spark plug incorrect COl unit trouble Pickup coil toruble Ignition coil trouble
Fuelair mixture incorrect