Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

 

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

 

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

Poor acceleration.

Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture.

Idle speed set too low.

Clean the air filter.

Replace the fuel filter.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed.

Engine stops abruptly.

 

 

Ignition switch turned off.

 

 

 

Reset the switch and re-start.

 

 

Fuel tank empty.

 

 

 

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that

 

 

 

Water in the fuel.

 

 

 

meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classified oils

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

 

 

 

Clogged fuel filter.

 

 

 

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected,

 

 

 

Test and replace as required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine difficult to shut off.

 

 

 

 

or switch is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

 

 

 

Replace the spark plug. Check the Specifications 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Idle set too high.

 

 

Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct

Engine will not idle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

idle speed.

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

Engine has an air leak.

 

 

 

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine idle too high.

 

Adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting attachment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed.

 

 

 

 

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch

 

Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.

moves at engine idle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spring boss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration.

Loose attachment holder.

Warped or damaged attachment.

Loose gearcase.

Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings.

Inspect and re-tighten holders securely.

Inspect and replace attachment as required.

Tighten gearcase securely. Inspect and replace as necessary.

Cutting attachment will not move.

Shaft not installed in powerhead or gearcase. Broken shaft.

Damaged gearcase.

Inspect and reinstall as required.

Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

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Shindaiwa X7502831500, T344 manual Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

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