Troubleshooting guide (continued), Symptom possible cause remedy – Shindaiwa 81650 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Poor acceleration.

Clogged air cleaner element.

Clogged fuel filter.

Carburetor mixture too lean.

Idle speed set too low.

Switch turned off.

Fuel tank empty.

Clogged fuel filter.

Water in the fuel.

Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.

Ignition failure.

Piston seizure.

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected,

or switch is defective.

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

Overheated engine

Engine idle too high.

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss.

Warped or damaged cutters.

Loose gearcase.

Damaged crankshaft/worn or damaged bushings.

Damaged/worn clutch.

Damaged gearcase

Clean the air cleaner element.

Replace the fuel filter.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Adjust: 3,000 (±50) RPM (min

-1

).

Reset the switch and re-start.

Refuel.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain and refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline

with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a

-cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds

ISO-L-EGD and/or JASCO FC classified oils at 50:1

gasoline/oil ratio.

Clean and replace spark plug, tighten the terminal.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Test and replace as required.

Replace the spark plug with a NGK CMR5H or

equivalent spark plug of the correct heat range.

Adjust the spark plug electrode gap 0.6 mm.

Idle engine until cool. Refer to page 7.

(overheated engine).

Set idle: 3,000 (±50) RPM (min

-1

).

Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.

Inspect and repair cutters as required.

Tighten gearcase securely

Inspect and replace as necessary.

Inspect and replace as required

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

Engine stops abruptly.

Engine difficult to shut off.

Excessive vibration.

Cutting attachment moves at

engine idle.

Cutting attachment will not move.

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