Shindaiwa M254 manual Is the engine overheating?, Engine is knocking

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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 M254 Multipurpose Tool Carrier Introduction ContentsOperational and warning labels Work Safely Stay Alert SafetyUse Good Judgment Product Description Safety LabelsEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative SpecificationsThrottle lever free play Assembly and adjustmentsPrior to assembly HandleDisassembling the tube sections Assembling tube sectionsFuel Requirements Mixing FuelAfter use Filling the Fuel TankMinimize the Risk of Fire Starting the Engine When the Engine StartsChecking Unit Condition Stopping the EngineOperation Starting a Flooded EngineMaintenance More frequently in dusty conditions Daily maintenanceHour maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the followingRemove and clean or replace the spark plug 10/15 hour maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element Valve adjustment High Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentMuffler Maintenance Engine Break-InIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine IdleLong Term Storage Troubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Is the engine overheating?Top of engine is getting dirty and oily Poor accelerationEngine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut offExceptions 99922201031 02/05/2010 01/2010 Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

M254 specifications

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