Shindaiwa X7502891200 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
Vaporlock.
Valve adjustment.
Engine hot/heat soaked.
Low fuel quality.
Valve clearance too tight.
Valve clearance too loose.
Let cool completely and restart.
Refi ll 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 classifi ed oils 
at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer. Adjust valves. 
What To Check
Possible Cause
Remedy
EnGinE dOES nOT STaRT OR haRd TO STaRT
NO
NO
NO
NO
Does the engine crank?
Good compression?
Does the tank contain fresh 
fuel of the proper grade?
Is fuel visible and moving 
in the return line when 
priming?
Is there spark at the spark 
plug wire terminal?
Check the spark plug.
Faulty recoil starter.
Fluid in the crankcase.
Internal damage.
Loose spark plug.
Excess wear on cylinder, 
piston, rings.
Fuel incorrect, stale, or
 contaminated; mixture incorrect.
Check for clogged fuel fi lter
and/or vent.
Priming pump not functioning properly.
The ignition switch is in
“O” (OFF) position.
Shorted ignition ground.
Faulty ignition unit.
If the plug is wet, excess
fuel may be in the cylinder.
The plug is fouled or improperly
 gapped.
The plug is damaged internally 
or of the wrong size.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Tighten and re-test.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Refi ll 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 classifi ed oils 
at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Replace fuel fi lter or vent as required.
Re-start.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Move switch to “I” (ON) position
and re-start.
Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
See "Starting a Flooded Engine"
Clean and gap the spark plug. Check the Specifi cations 
section for the correct plug and gap for your unit. Restart.
Replace the spark plug. Check the Specifi cations section for 
the correct plug and gap for your unit. Restart.
NO
YES
What To Check
Possible Cause
Remedy
EnGinE dOES nOT STaRT
YES
YES
YES
YES