Troubleshooting; Technical Service - Southland SWB43170 Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine will not accelerate,
lacks power or stalls.
Engine smokes excessively.
Engine runs hot.
Engine will not idle properly.

Technical Service

You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this Blower. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
When contacting the Technical Service Department, have ready:
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. Ignition Switch in the "OFF" position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel Tank empty.
4. Spark Plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Air filter dirty.
2. Spark plug fouled.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
5. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
5. Engine air inlet covered
with debris.
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
ENG - 14
SOLUTION(S)
1. Move ignition switch to the ON position.
2. See Starting a Flooded Engine in
OPERATION section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Replace Spark Plug.
5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair
or replace.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Clean air filter.
2. Clean or replace plug.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel
mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
1. See Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil in
OPERATION section.
2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Clean engine cooling air inlet.
1. Contact a qualified service center.
2. Contact a qualified service center.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
If you need assistance or have any questions, CALL
TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112.
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase
(include copy of receipt for written requests)
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