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