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Troubleshooting guide (continued) – Shindaiwa 81532 User Manual

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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 servicing dealer.

Adjust: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

Engine stops abruptly.

Switch turned off.

Fuel tank empty.

Clogged fuel filter.

Water in the fuel.

Shorted spark plug or loose terminal.

Ignition failure.

Piston seizure.

Reset the switch and restart.

Refuel. See page 7.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain; replace with clean fuel. See page 7.

Clean and replace spark plug, tighten

the terminal.

Replace the ignition unit.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Engine difficult to shut off.

Ground (stop) wire is disconnected or

switch is defective.

Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.

Overheated engine.

Test and replace as required.

Idle engine until cool.

Clean and regap the plug to 0.024 - 0.028

inch (0.6 - 0.7 mm). Correct plug: NGK BPMR6A

or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the

correct range.

Idle engine until cool.

Cutting attachment

rotates at engine idle.

Set idle: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Replace spring/shoes as required, check

idle speed.

Inspect and re-tighten holders securely.

Engine will not idle down.

Engine idle set too high.

Engine has an air leak.

Set idle: 3,000 (±250) RPM (min-1).

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Engine idle too high.

Broken clutch spring or worn clutch

spring boss.

Loose attachment holder.

Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS

Symptom

Possible Cause

Remedy

Excessive vibration.

Warped or damaged cutting attachment.

Loose gearcase.

Bent main shaft/worn or damaged

liner.

Inspect and replace attachment as required.

Tighten gearcase securely.

Inspect and replace as necessary.

Cutting attachment will

not rotate.

Shaft not installed in powerhead or

gearcase.

Broken shaft.

Damaged gearcase.

Inspect and reinstall as required.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.