Shindaiwa LE242, 81532 manual Additional Problems

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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Symptom

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

Clogged air filter.

 

Clean the air filter.

Poor acceleration.

 

Clogged fuel filter.

 

Replace the fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lean fuel/air mixture.

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idle speed set too low.

 

Adjust: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch turned off.

 

Reset the switch and restart.

 

 

 

Engine stops abruptly.

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

 

Refuel. See page 7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter.

 

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

Water in the fuel.

 

Drain; replace with clean fuel. See page 7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.

 

Clean and replace spark plug, tighten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition failure.

 

Replace the ignition unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piston seizure.

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected or

 

Test and replace as required.

 

 

 

Engine difficult to shut off.

 

 

switch is defective.

 

 

 

 

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

 

Idle engine until cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and regap the plug to 0.024 - 0.028

 

 

 

 

inch (0.6 - 0.7 mm). Correct plug: NGK BPMR6A

 

 

 

 

or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the

 

 

 

 

correct range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overheated engine.

 

Idle engine until cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idle too high.

 

Set idle: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Cutting attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rotates at engine idle.

 

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch

 

Replace spring/shoes as required, check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spring boss.

 

idle speed.

 

 

 

 

 

Loose attachment holder.

 

Inspect and re-tighten holders securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will not idle down.

Engine idle set too high.

Engine has an air leak.

Set idle: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Symptom

Excessive vibration.

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

Warped or damaged cutting attachment.

 

Inspect and replace attachment as required.

 

 

Loose gearcase.

 

Tighten gearcase securely.

 

 

Bent main shaft/worn or damaged

 

Inspect and replace as necessary.

 

 

liner.

 

 

Cutting attachment will not rotate.

Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase.

Broken shaft.

Damaged gearcase.

Inspect and reinstall as required.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

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Contents LE242 Lawn Edger Contents Safety InstructionsIntroduction Safety Instructions Properly Equipped Operator Use Good JudgmentSafety Labels Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentPrior to Assembly SpecificationsProduct Description Assembly and Adjustments Install Gearcase Assembly Assembly and AdjustmentsAdjust Throttle Lever Free Play Reinstall the air cleaner coverFilling the Fuel Tank Mixing FuelExamples of 501 mixing quantities When the Engine Starts Slide the ignition switch to the on position. See FigureStarting the Engine Idle Speed Adjustment Stopping the EngineChecking Unit Condition Use only authorized Shindaiwa partsUsing a Hand-held Edger Adjusting the Cutting DepthTo adjust blade height Guidelines for Operating the EdgerDaily Maintenance General MaintenanceHour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours of operation 10/15-Hour MaintenanceLubricate the Flexible Shaft With an authorized Shindaiwa servicing Inspect the Gearcase ProtectorDealer Replacing the Edger Blade Long Term StorageTroubleshooting Guide Engine does not StartAdditional Problems Emission System Warranty Statement Page 2220-849-82-81 Teléfono Com.shindaiwa.www 2481-849-82-81 FaxJapan 3167,-731 6696-692 Fax Emisión de Sistema del Garantía de Declaración Continuación Diagnostico Guia Adicionales ProblemasDiagnostico Guia Potencia BajaPlazo Largo de Almacenamiento Orilladora la de Cuchilla la ReemplazarPolvo de libre Bujía la ReínstaleContinuación Horas 50 Cada Mantenimiento Mantenimiento horas 135 CadaEngranajes de Caja la de Protector el Inspeccione Horas 10/15 Cada Mantenimiento Horas 50 Cada MantenimientoPrecaución Diario Mantenimiento General MantenimientoSujetadores BujíaMano de Orillador el Utilizando Corte del Profundidad la AjustandoShindaiwa marca de lador Oril para cuchillas sólo Utilice Unidad la de Condición la Verifique Motor del Mínima Marcha de AjusteMotor del Parada ApagadoMotor del Arranque …motor el arranca CuandoOperación de posición la Desde motor el arranque NuncaDe proporción Combustible de Tanque el LlenandoPRECAUCIÓN!¡ Combustible de Mezcla Ajustes y Ensamblaje Acelerador del Holgura la AjusteEngranaje de Caja la de Instalación Especificaciones Ensamblar de AntesDe normal operación la durante operador Autorizadas no teraciones Al o modificaciones haga NoSeguridad de Etiquetas Trabajo de Area del Alerta EstéJuicio Buen Use ¡ADVERTENCIA Descalzo! máquina laContenido IncendiosDe Riesgo El Disminuya Cuidado con TrabajeRev 81532 pieza de Número

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