SHS62A CUT-OFF SAW — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)

TABLE 4. TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE, CONTINUED)

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Air cleaner not clean?

Clean or replace air cleaner.

 

 

 

"Weak in power" compression is proper

 

Rebuild carburetor.

 

 

and does not misfire.

Defective spark plug?

Clean or replace spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

Improper spark plug gap?

Set to proper gap.

 

 

 

 

Water in fuel system?

Flush fuel system and replace

 

with correct type fuel.

 

 

"Weak in power" compression is proper

 

 

Ignition coil defective?

Replace ignition coil.

but misfires.

 

 

 

 

Dirty spark plug?

Clean or replace spark plug.

 

 

 

 

Wrong fuel type?

Flush fuel system, and replace

 

with correct type of fuel.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats.

Spark plug heat value improper?

Replace with correct type of

 

spark plug.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling fins dirty?

Clean cooling fins.

 

 

 

Rotational speed fluctuates.

Fuel flow restricted?

Check entire fuel system for

leaks or clogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil mechanism clogged with dust and

Clean recoil assembly with soap

Recoil starter malfunction.

dirt?

and water.

 

 

 

Spiral spring loose?

Consult Dealer.

 

 

 

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Stow SHS62A manual Troubleshooting Engine, Spark plug heat value improper?