Victa VPLV0226, Assembly And Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Insufficient power (cont) Improper fuel mixing ratio Replace with correct 25:1 fuel mix
Machine is overworked Operate properly – do not overload
Fan cover, cylinder fins, etc. dirty Clean and remove dirt and debris
Engine makes knocking noise Cylinder overheating Clean fins
Use of incorrect fuel Replace with correct fuel
Poor acceleration
Fuel filter clogged Contact Service Centre or replace
Fuel system clogged Excessively low idle Speed up idle/Contact Service
Centre
Excessively lean carburettor setting Contact Service Centre
Clogged air filter Clean filter
Air leakage Loose carburettor Contact Service Centre
Loose fuel pick up tube Insert firmly/Contact Service Centre
Engine stops during operation
Stop switch is set to off position Ensure stop switch is set to on
Engine stops abruptly Shorting of spark plug Clean spark plug or replace
Piston scored, ignition failure Contact Service Centre
Miscellaneous Fuel tank empty Refuel
Carburettor or fuel tank clogged
Impeller clogged
Contact Service Centre
Remove blockage
Engine is difficult to shut off Overheated engine Run at idle before switching off
Overheating or electrical fault Overheated spark plug Clean & adjust gap 0.6 - 0.7mm
Defective stop switch Contact Service Centre or replace
Poor contact of ground wire Contact Service Centre
Unit main body Loose impeller Contact Service Centre
Irregular vibration Bent main shaft
Worn shaft bearings
Contact Service Centre
Contact Service Centre
Damaged impeller
Loose engine mounts
Contact Service Centre
Retighten engine mount screws
Can not assemble blower air tube
or vac tube to main body Screw still in main body
Debris on main body and/or blower
air/vac tube
Refer to assembly procedures
Clean blower main body and
blower air/vac tube
Vacuum bag, fan & tubes
Unit will not blow or vacuum
Tube or bag is blocked
Fan is blocked
Vac bag is dirty
Vac bag is torn or punctured
Clear the blockage following the
procedure in the manual.
Clear the blockage following the
procedure in the manual.
Clean the Vac bag.
Replace the Vac bag.
Troubleshooting
If running difficulties continue, contact your closest Authorised Service Centre.
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