Shindaiwa T231/EVC, T231X/EVC, 81601 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Possible Cause

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Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINEENGINEDOESDOESNOTNOTSTART

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 T231/EVC Trimmer T231X/EVC Trimmer Part Number 81601 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 T231X without the safety clip in place Assembly Blade T231XMount 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 T231X Blade ThrustBrushcutter Handlebar Brushcutter Shoulder StrapDaily Maintenance General MaintenanceHour Maintenance 10/15-Hour Maintenance Hour Maintenace Long Term StorageBlade Sharpening Shindaiwa Tornado BladeTroubleshooting Guide Possible CauseLOW Power Output Additional Problems Emission System Warranty Statement Fax 503 Telephone 81-82-849-2481 Notas Emisión de Sistema del Garantía de Declaración Continuación Diagnóstico Guía Causa Posible Revisar Que Diagnóstico Guía Discos de Afilado Plazo Largo de AlmacenamientoHoras-135 Cada Mantenimiento Múltiples Dientes de DiscosHoras-50 Cada Mantenimiento Horas-10/15 Cada MantenimientoTodo de condición la inspeccione Polvorientas o suciasDiario Mantenimiento Horas-10 Cada MantenimientoGeneral Mantenimiento T231X Disco un Usando Arnés 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 Mínima Marcha de AjusteMotor del Arranque Combustible de Tanque el LlenandoCombustible de Mezcla Incendios! deT231X Disco/Cuchilla Ensamblaje Corte de Cuchilla la MonteCorte de Accesorio del Protector Ensamblaje Corte de Cabezal EnsamblajeCorte de cuchilla la de posición la cambiar Para Acelerador del holgura la Ajuste MangoAjustes y Ensamblaje Trabadoras tuercas las AjusteProducto del Descripción EspecificacionesAutorizadas no Alteraciones o Modificaciones haga No Píes Seguridad de EtiquetasTrabajo de Area del Alerta Esté Juicio Buen Use ¡ADVERTENCIAIncendios de Riesgo El Disminuya ¡ADVERTENCIA Alerta MantengaseSeguridad De Declationes Introducción ContenidoPrecaución Shindaiwa Propietario/Operador Del Manual 11/06 .Rev 81601 parte de Número