Snapper SV25650B, ESV25650B, SV25550HV Yard Vacuum User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not
1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
Start Using
2. Engine needs choking or priming. 2. Move control to “CHOKE”, press primer.
Recoil Starter
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”. 4. Turn fuel valve to “ON.
5. Engine speed control in “STOP” position. 5. Move control to “FAST” or “CHOKE”.
6. Engine air cleaner dirty/plugged. 6. Service/replace. See Engine Manual.
7. Faulty sparkplug. 7. Replace sparkplug. See Engine Manual.
Engine Stalls After
1. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 1. Move control to “FAST” position.
Running
2. Fuel valve (Honda) turned “OFF”. 2. Turn fuel valve to “ON.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel to proper level.
4. Engine air pre-cleaner and or air cleaner dirty. 4. Clean free of all debris.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Service or replace spark plug.
6. Fuel filter restricted (if equipped). 6. Replace fuel filter.
7. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 7. Drain and clean fuel system.
Engine Loses
1. Excessive load on engine. 1. Lessen load.
Power
2. Engine air pre-cleaner or air cleaner dirty. 2. Clean or replace filters.
3. Spark plug faulty. 3. Service or replace spark plug.
4. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 4. Drain and clean fuel system. Replace filter.
5. Debris build up on engine cooling screen. 5. Clean all debris from engine cooling
screen.
Engine Backfires
When Turned To
“STOP”
1. Throttle control set too “FAST”. 1. Set throttle control to “SLOW” and allow
engine to idle. Then “STOP” engine..
Excessive Vibration
or Noise
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent impeller
blades.
1. Contact authorized dealer.
2. Loose impeller or engine components. 2. Tighten impeller bolt, service engine.
3. Loose or missing hardware. 3. Inspect machine, tighten hardware.
Poor Vacuum
1. Debris bag dirty or full. 1. Clean and empty bag.
Performance
2. Accessory plug missing from nozzle. 2. Install accessory plug.
3. Vacuum inlet set too high or too low. 3. Adjust height.
4. Engine speed control set too low. 4. Increase engine speed.
5. Vacuum inlet or discharge plugged with debris. 5. Remove debris.