Shindaiwa 68241-94310 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)
What To Check
Engine is
knocking.
Poor
acceleration.
Egine difficult
to shut off.
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ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Overheating condition.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in
combustion chamber
and/or exhaust port.
Clogged air cleaner
element.
Spark arrester is
clogged.
Clogged fuel filter.
Carburetor mixture
too lean.
Idle speed set too low.
Leaking or damaged
blower housing or tube
assembly.
Debris is tangled in
blower impeller blades.
Overheated engine.
Throttle cable is
incorrectly adjusted.
Overheating due to
incorrect spark plug.
Remedy
Idle engine until cool; find
reason for overheat.
Check fuel octane rating.
Check for presence of
alcohol in fuel. Refuel as
necessary.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Clean the element.
Clean the Spark arrester.
(page 15).
Replace fuel filter.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Set to 2500-3000 RPM.
Repair or replace components
as required.
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Idle engine to cool.
Choke engine to stop.
Adjust thottle cable.
Replace spark plug with
Champion CJ8.