Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Symptom

 

 

 

Possible Cause

 

 

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged air fi lter.

 

 

 

Clean the air fi lter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor acceleration.

 

 

 

Clogged fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

 

Replace the fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lean fuel/air mixture.

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Idle speed set too low.

 

 

 

 

Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition switch turned off.

 

 

 

Reset the switch and re-start.

Engine stops abruptly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

 

 

 

Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine

 

 

 

 

 

Water in the fuel.

 

 

 

oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

Clogged fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

Replace fuel fi lter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.

 

 

 

Clean or replace spark plug. Check the Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section for the correct plug and gap for your unit. Tighten

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the terminal.

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition failure.

 

 

 

Replace the ignition unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Piston seizure.

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat sensor is activated, due to restricted air

 

 

 

Clean debris blocking intake cover. Restart. Idle more than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 minute. If engine stops again, consult with an authorized

 

 

 

 

 

fl ow at intake cover. (EB854 ONLY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine difficult to shut off.

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is defective.

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

Test and replace as required.

Replace the spark plug. Check the Specifi cations section for the correct plug and gap for your unit. Restart.

Overheated engine.

Idle engine until cool.

Top of engine is getting dirty and oily.

Valve cover is leaking.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Engine will not idle down.

Idle set too high. Engine has an air leak.

Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Debris build-up in impeller.

 

 

 

Clean debris from impeller as required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration.

 

 

 

 

 

Loose or damaged impeller.

 

 

 

Inspect and replace impeller as required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose or damaged engine mounts.

 

 

 

Tighten or replace engine mounts as required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blower intake or discharge ports or tubes are

 

 

 

Inspect and remove debris.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overspeeding.

 

 

clogged with debris.

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impeller blades are missing or damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

servicing dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shindaiwa EB854RT Poor acceleration, Engine stops abruptly, Top of engine is getting dirty and oily, Excessive vibration

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