Shindaiwa PS344, X7502891200 manual Is the engine overheating?

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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

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What To Check

Is the engine overheating?

Possible Cause

Operator is overworking the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean.

Improper fuel ratio.

Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged.

Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler.

Remedy

Use a lower throttle setting.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Refill 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 classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Clean, repair or replace as necessary.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust.

Clogged air cleaner element. Loose or damaged spark plug.

Air leakage or clogged fuel line.

Water in the fuel.

Piston seizure.

Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm.

Service the air cleaner element.

Tighten or replace the spark plug.

Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit.

Repair or replace fuel filter and/or fuel line.

Refill 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 classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Engine is knocking.

Overheating condition.

Improper fuel.

Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Refill 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 classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

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Contents PS344 PowerBroomTM Introduction ContentsUse Good Judgement SafetySafety Labels Work SafelyBe Aware of the Working Environment Properly Equipped OperatorProduct Description SpecificationsEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative AssemblyPrior to assembly Adjustable HandleSweeper Assembly sold separately Adjust Throttle Trigger Free PlayFuel Requirements Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankHandling Fuel After useStarting the Engine If the engine does not start When the Engine StartsStopping the Engine Checking Unit ConditionOperating Techniques Optional accessories Debris shieldOperating Break-in and OperationMaintenance Hour maintenance Hour Maintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter elementReplacing the gearcase oil Hour maintenance Valve AdjustmentHour maintenance Gearcase Lubrication OverfillHigh Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentMuffler Maintenance Engine Break-InIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine IdleLong Term Storage Possible Cause Troubleshooting GuideIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

X7502891200, PS344 specifications

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