Troubleshooting - Southland S-WLE-0799 Manual Del Usuario

Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Engine difficult to start 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
Engine Problems 1. No Engine Oil
Engine smokes excessively 2. Engine oil not at proper level
Engine runs very "rough"
Engine runs erratically 3. Fouled spark plug
Engine cannot maintain full speed
4. Clogged air filter
5. Clogged fuel filter
6. Contaminated Fuel
7. Carburetor out of adjustment
8. Choke in "Choke / Cold Start"
position
Excessive vibration / noise 1. Loose parts
2. Engine problems (above)
Blade will not rotate 1. Debris interfering with blade
2. Blade loose
3. Belt Loose
Engine will not stop Flameout wire terminals
disconnected
Blade will not cut properly Damaged or worn blade
Frequent engine stalling 1. Excessive edging speed / depth
2. Engine problems (above)
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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 flameout wire
terminals
Replace blade
1. Edge at a moderate pace. Make multiple
passes.
2. Refer to engine solutions (above)
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Warranty
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Southland™ LAWN EDGER Limited Warranty
Always specify model number when contacting the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. MAT Engine Technologies, LLC warrants this Lawn Edger and any parts
thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years (90 days for commercial use or for reconditioned unit)
from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that the product has been properly maintained and operated in
accordance with all applicable instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. The bill of sales or proof of
purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty. This warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or
rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become
damaged as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration. Travel, handling, transportation, and in-
cidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner. To the
full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty excludes any and all other
expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose to two years from the date of first purchase, and MAT Engine Technologies, LLC's liability is hereby limited to the
purchase price of the product and MAT Engine Technologies, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indi-
rect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you. This warranty provides the
original purchaser with specific rights.
For information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
625 Barclay Blvd.
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