Kawasaki FH500V Troubleshooting
| Engine Model: Kawasaki FH500V |
| Engine Type: 4-cycle V-Twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline |
| Total Displacement: 30.1 cu.in (494 cc) |
| Rated Engine Power: 17 Hp (12.7 kW) at 3600 rpm |
| Carburetor Type: Float with fixed main jet |
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| Engine starts up hard or doesn't start |
No fuel in fuel tank - Fill it up.
Wrong grade of gasoline - Change gasoline.
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines.
Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace.
Faulty spark plug - Change spark plug.
Plugged fuel filter - Install new filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Wrong carburetor adjustment - Adjusting carburetor correctly.
Bad compression - Check and change damaged parts.
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted choke cable - Adjust properly or change the cable.
Plugged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash.
Defective ignition system - Inspect ignition system and change failed components.
Defective or stuck choke cable - Change or service the cable.
Air filter is dirty - Change or service air filter.
Fuel pump is damaged or dirty - Service or replace fuel pump.
| Engine starts but immediately stops |
Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug as required.
Defective or clogged carburetor - Clean or install new carburetor.
Ignition coil is damaged - Change ignition coil as required.
Valve springs are weak or broken - Change valve springs.
Valves are stuck - Service the valves.
Engine oil level low - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Engine overloaded - Load reducing required.
Clogged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required.
Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Adjust carburetor correctly.
Incorrect ignition timing - Adjust ignition timing as required.
Valve setting is improper - Adjust valves correctly.
Stale or low octane fuel - Use proper gasoline.
Engine is overloaded - Reduce load.
Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Correct the settings.
Clogged or defective fuel pump - Test fuel pump and replace if necessary.
Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Replace crankshaft or bearings.
Incorrect valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required.
Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace defective components.
Carburetor is clogged or incorrectly adjusted - Service or properly adjust carburetor.
Air filter is blocked - Change or clean air filter.
Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or replace fuel pump.
Defective ignition - Test ignition and replace failed parts.
Damaged cylinder-head gasket - Replace the gasket as required.
Valves are burned or stuck - Clean or replace valves.
Push rod is worn or bent - Replace push rod.
Faulty cylinder block components - Change defective components.
Oil filter element is clogged (if equipped) - Clean or replace oil filter.
| Engine uses too much fuel |
Choke doesn't open well - Adjust or replace choke cable.
Carburetor main jet is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust the carburetor main jet correctly.
Spark plug is loose or defective - Tighten or replace spark plug.
Valves are worn, stuck, or burned - Replace or clean valves.
Worn rings, piston, or sleeve - Change defective parts.
Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust to proper valve clearance.
| Engine using too much oil |
Worn seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts.
Worn valve stems and valve guides - Need to replace the valves.
Piston rings are seized or worn - Install new piston rings.
Cylinder liner or piston is scored - Check liner and piston, replace as required.
Breather pipe or hose is blocked - Change or service.
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