1995-2004 Kawasaki Lakota 300, Lakota Sport, KEF300 Service Manual, Page 242Get this manual
15-4 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide NOTE
Compression Low: Spark plug loose Cylinder head not sufficiently tightened down No valve clearance Cylinder, piston worn Piston ring bad (worn, weak, broken, or sticking) Piston ringgroove clearance excessive 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)
o This 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 difficulties