LONCIN LC170F, Original Instructions Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT START
Possible cause Remedy
Check position of operating elements Fuel valve to OFF Set fuel valve to ON
Choke lever to OPEN Turn the lever to CLOSED until the engine is
warm.
Ignition switch OFF Turn switch to ON
Check the gasoline No gasoline Fuel up
Poor quality gasoline; engine stored without
gasoline being treated or drained or refuelled
with poor quality gasoline
Drain gasoline tank and carburettor. Refuel
with new gasoline.
Remove and inspect spark plugs Spark plugs faulty, corroded or wrong
electrode gap. Adjust electrode gap or replace spark plugs.
Spark plugs filled with gasoline (engine
“flooded”)
Dry and reinstall spark plugs. Start engine
with throttle lever in FAST position.
Consult the operating instructions or bring the
engine to a licensed dealer.
Fuel filter clogged, carburettor defective,
ignition fault, valve jammed, etc.
Replace or repair faulty components.
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE POWER
Check air filter. Filter elements clogged. Clean or replace filter elements.
Check the gasoline No gasoline Fuel up
Poor quality gasoline; engine stored without
gasoline being treated or drained or filled with
poor quality gasoline.
Drain gasoline tank and carburettor. Refuel
with new gasoline.
Consult the operating instructions or bring the
engine to a licensed dealer.
Fuel filter clogged, carburettor defective,
ignition fault, valve jammed, etc.
Replace or repair faulty components.