Shindaiwa 326T User Manual

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Engine does not start (or

, is difficult to start)

Engine cranks

There is fuel in the tank

Fuel is reaching carburetor

Fuel is reaching cylinder

tension cord end

There is spark at plug

Starting procedures correct

Fuel is not reaching cylinder

No spark at high tension cord end

No spark at plug

Fuel does not
keep running

Acceleration and
low speed func-
tion defective

Carburetor

overflow

Engine does not crank

Fuel strainer clogged

Fuel pipe clogged

Suction insufficient
Strainer clogged

Carburetor out of order

C.D.I. module defective

Ignition coil defective

Wire connection defective
High-tension cord connection defective

Switch is grounded

Insulator cracked

Starting procedures incorrect

Metering lever spring too strong

Retighten all screws.

Fuel mixture is too rich

Spark gap incorrect

Low and high speed needle setting too lean

Replace.

Readjust.

Bearing damaged

Covered with carbon

Fuel pump diaphragm defective

Clean.

Disassemble and check.

Replace or Clean.

Remove and replace.

Check impulse drilling.

Clean.

Reconnect.

Correct.

Repair as necessary.

Switch on.

Replace plug.

Adjust.

Clean or replace.

Start correctly.

Readjust.

Fuel inlet needle clogged with dust

Piston and/or cylinder deized

Muffler sticky with fuel

Disassemble and clean.

Fouled with fuel

Fuel passage clogged with dust

Fuel leaking from fixing surfaces of carburetor

Air valve, fuel tank cap does not work normally

Fuel pump does not operate

Metering spring not placed in dent of lever

Crankshaft contacting crankcase

Clean.

Crankshaft worn

Clean.

Make sufficient.

Fuel is not reaching carbuerator

Disassemble and replace.

Table 1

Roubleshooting

Poor performance of the engine and/or cutting mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following these
instructions.

Poor performance can easily be corrected even by a beginner.

When the engine does not function properly check the following three (3) points first.

Is the engine compression adequate?

■

Is fuel system in good condition and is enough fuel being supplied?

■

Is electrical system in good condition and is spark plug operating normally?

■

When there is serious trouble with the unit, do not try to repair it yourself but have your distributor or dealer do it for you.
For detailed TROUBLESHOOTING refer to tables 1 and 2. Locate the problem on the following charts and repair as
necessary.