Easy-Kleen AS152E Alternate Spec Owner's manual - page 31
POWER SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - Gas Motor Not Starting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Gas motor not starting
Fuel
Check to see if proper fuel levels are maintained
No ignition
Check ignition by removing spark plug from cylinder. If electric start, try starting using the recoil starter.
Electric Starter/Battery
Recharge or replace battery.
Fuse blown in key switch
18 amp engine, open key switch, replace 30 amp fuse
Spark Plug - strong gas
smell
Flooded
Wait 5 minutes before attempting to restart.
No ignition
Check ignition by removing spark plug from cylinder. If electric start, try starting using the recoil starter.
Bad plug
Check spark plug and replace if necessary. Carbon deposits can indicate a fouled plug or too much
fuel.
Plug does not fire
Poor connection
Inspect the ignition connection.
Bad magneto
Check the source of spark plug for engine ignition.
Bad ignition system
Poor connection
Check the source of spark for the engine ignition.
Spark Plug - no gas smell
No fuel to cylinder
Check fuel delivery from carburetor to cylinder. Check carburetor float bowl for fuel.
Fuel line restricted
Inspect fuel line to carburetor for restrictions or clogging. Flexible line may be kinked.
Stuck carburetor float
Unstick float
Clogged carburetor needle valve
Unclog needle valve.
Bad fuel pump
Replace fuel pump.