Troubleshooting Guide

ENGINE DOES NOT START

What To Check

Does the engine crank?

YES

Possible Cause

NO

Faulty recoil starter.

Fluid in the crankcase.

 

 

Internal damage.

Remedy

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

NO

Loose spark plug.

Tighten and re-test.

Good compression?

Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

YES

 

NO

Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated;

 

Does the tank contain

mixture incorrect.

fresh fuel of the proper

 

 

 

 

 

 

grade?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with a 2-cycle mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

YES

Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming?

YES

NO

Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent.

Primer pump functioning incorrectly.

Replace fuel filter or vent as required. Restart.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal?

YES

Check the spark plug.

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.

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. Check the “Specifications” section for the correct plug electrode gap. Restart.

Replace the spark plug. Check the “Specifications” section for the correct plug for your unit. Restart.

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Shindaiwa 89302, C242/EVC manual Troubleshooting Guide, Engine does not Start, What To Check, Possible Cause, Remedy

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