people 250 s Workshop-manual : Page 28

          1. GENERAL INFORMATION                                                   PEOPLE/PEOPLE S 250

 POOR PERFORMANCE (AT HIGH SPEED)



 Inspection/Adjustment                      Symptom                     Probable Cause


 Check ignition timing



                                                                        Faulty ignition unit
                           Correct timing         Incorrect timing
                                                                        Faulty A.C. generator


 Check valve clearance


                                                                        Improperly adjusted valve
                         Correctly adjusted      Incorrectly adjusted   clearance
                                                                        Worn valve seat


 Check fuel pump for
 fuel supply

                                                                        Empty fuel tank
                                                Fuel flow restricted    Clogged fuel tube or filter
                          Fuel flows freely                             Faulty fuel pump
                                                                        Cracked fuel pump vacuum
                                                                        tube
 Check carburetor jets
 for clogging


                            Not clogged                Clogged          Clean and unclog



 Check valve timing


                              Correct                  Incorrect        Cam timing gear aligning
                                                                        marks not aligned

 Check valve spring
 tension


                           Not weakened               Weak spring       Faulty spring




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