Shindaiwa Troubleshooting Your T261X Trimmer: Common Engine Starting Issues

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Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START

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

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

Possible Cause

Faulty recoil starter.

Fluid in the crankcase.

Internal damage.

Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.

Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; mixture incorrect.

Check for clogged fuel ﬁlter and/or vent.

The ignition switch is in “O” (OFF) position. Shorted ignition system. Faulty ignition unit.

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.

Check the spark plug.

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.

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.

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Contents T261/EVC Trimmer T261X/EVC Trimmer Part Number 81605 Rev /06Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Work SafelyStay Alert Minimize the Risk FireSafety Labels Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentSpecifications Product DescriptionAssembly and Adjustments Adjust Throttle Lever Free PlayPrior to Assembly HandleAssembly Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly Trimmer HeadInstall the Cutting Attachment Shield Install the Trimmer HeadNever operate the T261X without the safety clip in place Assembly Blade T261XMount the Cutting Blade Mixing Fuel Filling the Fuel TankStarting the Engine Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesAdjusting Engine Idle Cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is startedWhen the Engine Starts Idle Speed AdjustmentShoulder Strap Checking Unit ConditionCutting Grass-Units Equipped with a Trimmer Head Using a Blade T261X Blade ThrustBrushcutter Handlebar Brushcutter Shoulder StrapDaily Maintenance General MaintenanceHour Maintenance 10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 50 hours of operationHour Maintenace Long Term StorageBlade Sharpening Shindaiwa Tornado BladeTroubleshooting Guide Engine does not StartLOW Power Output Additional Problems Emission System Warranty Statement Fax 503 Telephone 81-82-849-2481 2481-849-82-81 Fax Telephono 6696-692Japan 3167,-731 Hiroshima Ku-Asaminami NishiEmisión de Sistema del Garantía de Declaración Continuación Diagnóstico Guía 18SP17SP RemedioDiagnóstico Guía 16SPDiscos de Afilado Plazo Largo de AlmacenamientoHoras-135 Cada Mantenimiento Múltiples Dientes de DiscosHoras-50 Cada Mantenimiento Horas-10/15 cada MantenimientoMotor del internas Partes las a suciedad o polvo entreDiario Mantenimiento Horas-10 Cada MantenimientoGeneral Mantenimiento T261X disco un Usando Verticales CortesDesmalezadora Para Hombro de Correa Desmalezadora Para Bicicleta Tipo MangoArnés de Correa Corte de Cabezal con Equipadas Máquinas Césped de CorteUnidad la de Condición la Verifique Motor del Mínima Marcha de Ajuste Motor del ParadaContinuación Motor del Arranque Motor el arranca CuandoMotor del Arranque Combustible de Tanque el LlenandoCombustible de Mezcla IncendiosT261X Disco/Cuchilla Ensamblaje Corte de Cuchilla la MonteCorte de Cabezal Ensamblaje Corte de accesorio del Protector EnsamblajeAcelerador del holgura la Ajuste MangoAjustes y Ensamblaje Ensamblar de AntesEspecificaciones Producto del DescripciónPíes Seguridad de EtiquetasTrabajo de Area del Alerta Esté Juicio Buen Use Motor del cerca fuegos encienda ni fume Nunca nIncendios de Riesgo El Disminuya ¡ADVERTENCIA Alerta MantengaseContenido Seguridad De Declationes Introducción11/06 .Rev 81605 Parte De Numero Shindaiwa Propietario/Operador Del ManualDvertencia¡A