Troubleshooting - Powermate PWLE0799.1 Manuel De L'usager

Troubleshooting

• Save all instructions
PROBLEM
Engine difficult to start
Engine Problems:
Engine smokes excessively
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically
Engine cannot maintain full speed
Excessive vibration / noise
Blade will not rotate
Engine will not stop
Blade will not cut properly
Frequent engine stalling
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1 . Out of fuel
2 . Start lever is not compressed
3. Choke in "Run / Warm Start"
position
4 . Spark plug wire disconnected
5 . Fouled spark plug
6 . Dirty Carburetor
7 . Clogged air filter
8 . Clogged fuel filter
9 . Contaminated Fuel
1 . No Engine Oil
2 . Engine oil not at proper level
3 . Fouled spark plug
4 . Clogged air filter
5 . Clogged fuel filter
6 . Contaminated Fuel
7 . Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Choke in "Choke / Cold Start"
position
1 . Loose parts
2 . Engine problems (above)
1 . Debris interfering with blade
2 . Blade loose
3 . Belt Loose
Ground wire terminals disconnected
Damaged or worn blade
1 . Excessive edging speed / depth
2 . Engine problems (above)
EN - 18
SOLUTION(S)
1 . Add fresh fuel
2 . Pull start lever against handle
3. Rotate Choke lever to "Choke / Cold Start"
position
4 . Attach spark plug wire to spark plug
5 . Remove spark plug . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
6 . Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor cleaning
7 . Remove and clean air filter
8 . Remove fuel filter . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
9 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
1 . Add engine oil
2 . Check engine oil . Add or drain engine oil if
necessary
3 . Remove spark plug . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
4 . Remove and clean air filter
5 . Remove fuel filter . Inspect . Replace if
necessary
6 . Drain fuel tank . Clean fuel tank . Fill with
fresh fuel
7 . Take unit to an authorized service center
for Carburetor adjustment
8. Rotate Choke to "Run / Warm Start"
position
1 . Tighten all fasteners
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
1 . Remove debris from around blade
2 . Tighten blade nuts
3 . Replace Belt
Connect handle and engine ground wire
terminals
Replace blade
1 . Edge at a moderate pace . Make multiple
passes
2 . Refer to engine solutions (above)
Copyright © 2019 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC