Southland SCV43 Manuel De L'usager page 11

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 cultivator. 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. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
6. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Choke lever in the CHOKE/COLD
START position.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
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SOLLUTION(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. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or
replace.
2. Clean air filter.
3. Clean or replace spark plug
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Contact a qualified service center.
6. 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.
4. Rotate choke lever to the RUN/WARM
START position.
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.
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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