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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Check Status
Cause
Remedy
Engine
cranks
Engine
starts
hard
Engine
does not
start
Fuel at
carburetor
No fuel at
carburetor
Fuel strainer
clogged
Fuel line
clogged
Carburetor
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
See your Shindaiwa
dealer
Fuel at
cylinder
No fuel at
cylinder
Carburetor
See your Shindaiwa
dealer
Muffler
wet with
fuel
Fuel mixture
too rich
OPEN choke
Clean or replace air
filter
Adjust carburetor
See your Shindaiwa
dealer
Spark at
end of
plug wire
No spark
Stop switch
OFF
Electrical
problem
Interlock
switch
Turn switch to ON
See your Shindaiwa
dealer
See your Shindaiwa
dealer
Spark at
plug
No spark
Spark gap
incorrect
Spark plug
covered with
carbon
Spark plug
fouled with
fuel
Spark plug
defective
Adjust to 0.65 mm
(0.026 in.)
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Replace plug