Troubleshooting; Technical Service - Powermate PEA438.1 Manual De Operación

Troubleshooting

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Engine will not 1 . Ignition Switch in the "OFF"
start .
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
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
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
Auger bit jumps or 1 . Worn Earth Blade or Fishtail
drills slowly .

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:
METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
When contacting the Technical Service Department, have ready:
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• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
position .
screen .
screen .
requires adjustment .
Point .
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
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt for written requests)
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