Troubleshooting Guide - Shindaiwa 81601 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

What To Check
Does the engine crank?
YES
Good compression?
YES
Does the tank contain fresh
fuel of the proper grade?
YES
Is fuel visible and moving in
the return line when priming?
YES
Is there spark at the spark
plug wire terminal?
YES
Check the spark plug.
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ENGINE DOES NOT START
ENGINE DOES NOT START
Possible Cause
Faulty recoil starter.
NO
Fluid in the crankcase.
Internal damage.
Loose spark plug. Excess wear on
NO
cylinder, piston, rings.
Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated;
NO
mixture incorrect.
Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent.
NO
The ignition switch is in "O" (OFF)
NO
position. Shorted ignition system.
Faulty ignition unit.
If the plug is wet, excess fuel may be in
the cylinder.
The plug is fouled or improperly gapped.
The plug is damaged internally or of the
wrong size.
Remedy
Consult with an authorized
servicing dealer.
Tighten and retest.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with
Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a
50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Replace fuel filter or vent as required. Restart.
Move switch to "I" (ON) position and re-start.
Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Crank the engine with the plug removed,
replace the plug, and re-start.
Clean and re-gap the plug to 0.024 inch
(0.6 mm). Re-start.
Replace the plug with a Champion CJ8 or
equivalent type spark plug of the correct
heat range.