Starting issues

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Asked by Ferrari458 Aug 04, 2015 at 06:03 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey, i have a 1980 mobylette and when it
fires up it doesn't keep running, exept if you
give it some gas.

-What is/are the problem(s)
-How can i fix it?

Thanks!

1 Answer
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firebird338 answered 8 years ago

Check air filter clean throttle body replace fuel filter add fuel injector cleaner to gas tank use the middle grade or high test gas to help clean out the gum and carbon build up.

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