Technical Service - Southland SEA438.1 Manuel De L'opérateur

Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Engine will not 1. Ignition Switch in the "OFF"
start. position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel Tank empty.
4. Spark Plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine will not 1. Choke on.
accelerate, lacks 2. Air filter dirty.
power or stalls. 3. Spark Plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build-up on Muffler outlet
screen.
6. Compression low.
Engine smokes 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
excessively. 2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
Engine will not idle 1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
properly. 2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
Auger bit turns 1. Idle speed too high. Carburetor
while engine is idle requires adjustment.
Auger bit jumps or 1. Worn Earth Blade or Fishtail
drills slowly. Point.

Technical Service

You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this Earth Auger. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
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ATTN: Technical Service – METL
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Long Grove, IL 60047
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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. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. Move Choke Lever to "Run/Warm Start" position to turn off choke.
2. Clean air filter.
3. Clean or replace Spark Plug
4. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
5. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
6. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. See Mixing Gasoline / 2-Cycle Oil in OPERATION section.
2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.
3. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
4. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
2. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
3. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. Call toll free phone number below for technical assistance.
1. Replace it with corrected part from manufacturer.
If you need assistance or have any questions,
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800–737-2112
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