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Old 26 June 2011, 21:44   #1
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Optimax 150 lumpy running at low revs
My Optimax had a full service some 25 hours ago. This weekend though at just over tick over it sounds as if it's running a bit lumpy, higher revs all sounds sweet. Any ideas?
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Old 27 June 2011, 20:16   #2
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Hi, sounds like your plugs may be fouling up a little. are you using th ecorrect opti oil??
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Old 28 June 2011, 20:17   #3
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Using the pucker Optimax oil, all plugs were changed on last service remember well paying for them.
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Old 28 June 2011, 21:50   #4
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has it been doing it since the service or has it just started?
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