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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Shindaiwa HT254EF, X7502864200 manual Is the engine overheating?

X7502864200, HT254EF, HT254 specifications

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