Shindaiwa X7502825800, LE254 manual Is the engine overheating?

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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

LOW POWER OUTPUT

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 Lawn Edger Operational and Warning Labels ContentsIntroduction Safety Product DescriptionWork Safely Stay AlertProperly equipped operator Be aware of the working environmentSpecifications TorqueAssembly Prior to assemblyEmission Control exhaust & evaporative Mounting the cutting attachment shield and edger bladeAdjust Throttle Trigger Free Play Remove the air cleaner coverTurn the cable adjuster in or out as Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankAfter use Never start the engine from the operating position When the Engine StartsStarting the Engine Slide the ignition switch to Stopping the EngineChecking Unit Condition Starting a Flooded EngineUsing a hand-held edger Adjusting blade cutting depthTo adjust blade height OperationMaintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter element Hour MaintenanceDirect the air stream at the inside face Filter only Gearcase lubrication Hour Maintenance Lubricate the Flexible ShaftWith index hole in shaft tube SecurelyBy a Shindaiwa-trained service technician Valve AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Spark Arrester Screen MaintenanceReplacing the Edger Blade Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Long Term Storage Troubleshooting Guide Possible CauseIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page Servicing Information T13413001001-T13413999999