2004-2006 Kawasaki Prairie 700 4x4, KVF 700 4x4 service manual, Page 485Get this manual
18-2 APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide
No spark; spark weak: Spark plug dirtybroken or maladjusted Spark plug cap or spark plug lead trouble Spark plug cap not in good contact Spark plug incorrect Crankshaft sensor trouble Igniter trouble Ignition coil trouble Battery voltage low Ignition or engine stop swi tch shorted Wiring shorted or open Fuse blown Compression Low: Spark plug loose Cyli nder head not sufficiently tightened down No valve clearance Cylinderpiston worn Piston ring bad (worn, weak brokenor sticking) Piston ringgroove clearance excessive Cylinder head gasket damaged Cylinder head warped Valve spring broken or weak Valve not seating properly (valve bentwornor carbon accumulation on the seating surface) Compression relea se cam (K.A.CR sticks open (Engine stalls when moving off) Poor Running at Low SpeedSpark weakSpark plug dirtybrokenor maladjusted Spark plug cap or spark plug lead trouble Spark plug cap shorted or not in good contact Spark plug incorrect Igniter trouble Crankshaft sensor trouble Ignition coil trouble Battery voltage low Fuelair mixture incorrect: Pilot screw andor idle adjusti ng screw maladjusted Pilot jet or air passage clogged Starter plunger stuck open Air cleaner cloggedpoorly sealed, or missing Fuel level too high or too low Fuel tank air vent obstructed Carburetor holder loose Air cleaner duct loose Compression low: Spark plug loose