LONCIN LC1P88F-1, Owner'S Manual

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Spark plug ....................................................................................... RC12YC(Champion) or equivalent
... 0.6 - 0.8 mm
– Adjust the cable
– Check and clean
– Check and clean
– Check
– Wait for a few minutes then start again
– Replace with proper oil
– Check and clean
– Check
over the plug terminals
ly
– Check and top up
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EN
REFILLING AND OPERATION MATERIALS
Fuel .......................................................................................... Unleaded gasoline, minimum 90 octane
Engine oil: from 5 to 35 °C ......................................................................................................... SAE 30
from -15 to +5 °C .................................................................................... 5W-30 or 10W-30
from -25 to +35 °C .................................................................. Synthetic 5W-30 or 10W-30
Oil capacity .................................................................................................................................. 1.2 liter
Spark plug gap ................................................................................................................
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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
a) Hard starting
b) Inconsistent
working
c) Loss of power
whilst operating
– No fuel
– Stale fuel or build-ups in tank
– Incorrect starting procedure
– Spark plug disconnected
– The spark plug is wet or the spark plug
electrodes are dirty or placed inade-
quately
– Air filter clogged
– Incorrect oil for the season
– Fuel evaporation in the carburetor
(vapor lock) due to high temperatures
– Fault in carburation
– Hard starting
– Dirty electrodes or incorrect gap
– The spark plug cap is inserted incor-
rectly
– Air filter clogged
– Throttle trigger in “CHOKE” position
– Fault in carburation
– Fault in ignition
– Air filter clogged
– Fault in carburation
– Governor out of phase with respect to
the accelerator
– Empty fuel tank and refill with fresh fuel
– Perform the starting procedure correct-
– Check that the spark plug cap fits well
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Check that the cap is fitted correctly
– Move the lever to the “FAST” position
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre
– Contact a Licensed Service Centre