LCT 208cc - General Troubleshooting

Rev:072409 Copyright © 2009 Liquid Combustion Technology, LLC LCT Engine Service Manual: 208cc, 291cc & 414cc 5
General Troubleshooting
Engine will not start:
1.Checkoillevel-Doyouhavethecorrectamountofoil?(Ref:EngineOilService,pg.10)
 Remedy:Oilshouldbevisibleandtothetop2threadsoftheLOWESToilllspout.
2. Is on/off switch on?
 Remedy:Turntotheonposition.
3.SnowOnly:
a) Is the Run/Stop switch in the Run Position?
  Remedy:PushswitchtotheRunPosition.
b) Is the snow safety key inserted into slot?
  Remedy:Pushkeyintoslottofullyengage.
4. Do you have fuel in the fuel tank?
 Remedy:Addfuel.
5. Is the fuel petcock turned to the on position?
 Remedy:Turntotheonposition.
6.Wastheenginechoked?
 Remedy:Whenstartingtheenginethechokelevershouldbepushedlefttotheonpositionand
after starting pushed right to the off position. If engine still does not start move to half choke and
pull twice.
7. Is the spark plug boot securely fastened to the spark plug?
 Remedy:Slideoversparkplugandtsecurely.
8.Hasthefuelbeingusedbeenpurchasedwithinthelastthreemonthsandwasitstoredinaplasticcontainer?
 Remedy:Replaceoldfuelwithnewfuel.
9. Is the engine ooded?
 Remedy:RemovesparkplugandreplacewithanyofthesparkplugslistedunderSparkPlugService,pg.9.
• NOTICE
Using an incorrect spark plug may cause engine damage.
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