Shindaiwa GP3410 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

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.

Clogged air cleaner element.

Loose or damaged spark plug.

Air leakage or clogged fuel line.

Cut at slower rate.

Consult with an authorized servicing 

dealer.

Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline 

with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed 

with Premium -cycle mixing oil at a 50: 

gasoline/oil ratio.

Clean, repair or replace as necessary.

Consult with an authorized servicing 

dealer

Clean or replace the air filter

Tighten or replace the spark plug.  

Restart. Check the Product Specifications 

page in this manual for the correct spark 

plug for this unit.

Repair or replace fuel filter and/or fuel 

line. 

Water in the fuel.

Piston seizure.

Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm

Overheating condition.

Improper fuel.

Carbon deposits in the combustion 

chamber.

Check fuel octane rating; check for 

presence of alcohol in the fuel. Refuel as 

necessary. 

Consult with an authorized servicing 

dealer. 

Refill with fresh fuel/oil mixture.

Consult with an authorized servicing 

dealer.

Consult with an authorized servicing 

dealer.

LOW POWER

What To Check

Possible Cause

Remedy