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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)
Symptom
Poor acceleration.
Engine stops abruptly.
Engine diffi cult to shut off.
Top of engine is getting
dirty and oily.
Engine will not
idle down.
Excessive vibration.
Engine overspeeding.
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Possible Cause
Clogged air fi lter.
Clogged fuel fi lter.
Lean fuel/air mixture.
Idle speed set too low.
Ignition switch turned off.
Fuel tank empty.
Water in the fuel.
Clogged fuel fi lter.
Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.
Ignition failure.
Piston seizure.
Heat sensor is activated, due to restricted air
fl ow at intake cover. (EB854 ONLY)
Ground (stop) wire is disconnected,
or switch is defective.
Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.
Overheated engine.
Valve cover is leaking.
Idle set too high.
Engine has an air leak.
Debris build-up in impeller.
Loose or damaged impeller.
Loose or damaged engine mounts.
Blower intake or discharge ports or tubes are
clogged with debris.
Impeller blades are missing or damaged.
Remedy
Clean the air fi lter.
Replace the fuel fi lter.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle
speed.
Reset the switch and re-start.
Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine
oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD
classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Replace fuel fi lter.
Clean or replace spark plug. Check the Specifi cations
section for the correct plug and gap for your unit. Tighten
the terminal.
Replace the ignition unit.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Clean debris blocking intake cover. Restart. Idle more than
1 minute. If engine stops again, consult with an authorized
Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Test and replace as required.
Replace the spark plug. Check the Specifi cations section
for the correct plug and gap for your unit. Restart.
Idle engine until cool.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct
idle speed.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Clean debris from impeller as required.
Inspect and replace impeller as required.
Tighten or replace engine mounts as required.
Inspect and remove debris.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
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