YARDMAX LC152F-1, Operator'S Manual

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ENGINE WILL NOT START Possible Cause Correction
1.Electric starting: check
battery
battery discharged Recharge battery
2. Check control positions
Fuel valve OFF
Choke OPEn
Engine switch OFF
Move lever to On
Move lever to ClOSE unless engine
is warm.
Turn engine switch to On
3. Check fuel
Out of fuel
bad fuel; engine stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Refuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
Refuel with fresh gasoline
4. Remove and inspect
spark plugs
Spark plugs faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plugs wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Gap, or replace spark plugs
Dry and reinstall spark plugs
Start engine with throttle
lever in FAST position
5. Take engine to an
authorized servicing
dealer, or refer to
manual
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valve stuck, etc
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary
ENGINE LACKS POWER Possible Cause Correction
1. Check air filter Filter element(s) clogged Clean or replace filter element(s)
2. Check fuel
Out of fuel
bad fuel; engine stored without treating
or draining gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Refuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor
Refuel with fresh gasoline
3. Take engine to an
authorized servicing
dealer, or refer to
manual
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valve stuck, etc
Replace or repair faulty
components as necessary
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