Shindaiwa 81644 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Engine does not Start

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Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START

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

Check the spark plug.

Possible Cause

Faulty recoil starter.

NO Fluid in the crankcase.

Internal damage.

Loose spark plug.

NO Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.

Fuel incorrect, stale or contaminated; NO mixture incorrect.

NO Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent. Priming pump not functioning properly.

The ignition switch is in “O” (OFF) NO position.

Shorted ignition ground. Faulty ignition unit.

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.

Remedy

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Tighten and re-test.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with

a 2-cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Replace fuel filter or vent as required; restart.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Move switch to “I” (ON) position and restart.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Crank the engine with the plug removed, reinstall the plug and restart.

Clean and regap the plug to 0.024 - 0.028 inch (0.6 - 0.7 mm). Restart.

Replace the plug with an NGK BPMR6A or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.024 - 0.028 inch (0.6 - 0.7 mm).

LOW POWER OUTPUT

 

What To Check

 

Possible Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

Operator is overworking the unit.

 

Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slower rate.

 

Is the engine overheating?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor mixture is too lean.

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Improper fuel ratio.

 

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with

 

 

 

 

 

a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with

 

 

 

 

 

a 2-cycle air cooled mixing oil that meets or

 

 

 

 

 

exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified

 

 

 

 

 

oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

 

 

 

Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or

 

Clean, repair or replace as necessary.

 

 

 

damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon deposits on the piston or in

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

the muffler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged air cleaner element.

 

Service the air cleaner element.

 

Engine is rough at all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speeds. May also have

 

Loose or damaged spark plug.

 

Tighten or replace.

 

black smoke and/or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unburned fuel at the

 

Air leakage or clogged fuel line.

 

Repair or replace filter and/or fuel line.

 

exhaust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water in the fuel.

 

Replace the fuel. See page 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piston seizure

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oveheating condition.

 

See above(Engine overheating).

 

Engine is knocking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper fuel.

 

Check fuel octane rating; check for presence of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

alcohol in the fuel (page 10). Refuel as necessary.

 

 

 

Carbon deposits in the combustion

 

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

 

 

 

chamber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents C242 Brushcutter Contents Safety InstructionsIntroduction Properly Equipped Operator Always use the proper cutting tool for the jobSafety Labels Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentSpecifications C242 Prior to AssemblyProduct Description Assembly Cutting Attachment ShieldSub-Shield C242 Adjustments Handle Bar C242 Install the handlebarAdjust Throttle Lever Free Play Installing a Trimmer Head With the gear case output shaft facingInstalling a Blade Both holders must be flat against the surface of the bladeStarting the Engine Mixing FuelFilling the Fuel Tank Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesWhen the Engine Starts Adjusting Engine IdleCutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started Idle Speed AdjustmentChecking Unit Condition Shoulder Strap C242Cutting Grass-Units equipped with a trimmer head Using a Blade C242 Operating Units with a BladeGeneral Maintenance Daily MaintenanceHour Maintenance 10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours of operationWith an authorized Shindaiwa servicing DealerShindaiwa Tornado Blade Long Term StorageBlade Sharpening Multiple-tooth Circular BladeTroubleshooting Guide Engine does not StartAdditional Problems Manufacturers Warranty Coverage Limitations Japan 3167,-731 3070-692 2481-849-82-81 Fax2220-849-82-81 Telephone 6696-692 Hiroshima Ku,-AsaminamiContinuación Diagnostico Guia Adicionales ProblemasDiagnostico Guia 18SPMúltiples Dientes de Discos Discos de AfiladoPlazo Largo de Almacenamiento Tornado Shindaiwa DiscoDistri o servicio de centro su con consulte Mantenimiento horas 135 CadaShindaiwa autorizado buidor Carbón, de excesiva acumulación nota SiHoras 50 Cada Mantenimiento Horas 10/15 Cada MantenimientoHoras 10 Cada Mantenimiento Diario MantenimientoGeneral Mantenimiento Cuchilla una con Unidades Operando C242 Disco un UsandoCorte de Cabezal con Equipadas Máquinas Césped de CorteUnidad la de Condición la Verifique Motor del Parada Motor delMínima Marcha de Ajuste Continuación Motor del ArranqueCombustible de Mezcla Motor del ArranqueCombustible de Tanque el Llenando De proporciónCuchilla la Instalando 9SPNylon de Cabezal del Instalación Continuación Ensamblaje Acelerador del holgura la Ajuste AjustesC242 Mango Ensamblaje Allen cabezaC242 Especificaciones Producto del DescripciónEnsamblar de Antes Seguridad de Etiquetas PíesTrabajo de Area del Alerta Esté Equipado Debidamente Operario El Seguridad de Instrucciones Limpios mangos los mantenga SiempreHumana reproducción la Nocivos efectos otros u congénitos ContenidoIncendios de Riesgo El Disminuya Alerta MantengaseC242 Desmalezadora

81644 specifications

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