Troubleshooting guide (continued), What to check possible cause remedy – Shindaiwa EB802 User Manual
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Is the engine overheating?
Engine is rough at all
speeds. May also have
black smoke and/or
unburned fuel at the
exhaust.
Operator is overworking the unit.
Carburetor mixture is too lean.
Improper fuel ratio.
Fallen leaves or debris on intake cover.
Fan, fan cover, cylinder fi ns dirty
or damaged.
Carbon deposits on the piston or
in the muffl er.
Clogged air cleaner element.
Loose or damaged spark plug.
Air leakage or clogged fuel line.
Water in the fuel.
Piston seizure.
Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm.
Overheating condition.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in the
combustion chamber.
Use a lower throttle setting.
Consult with an authorized shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 89 or higher mixed with a 2 stroke engine oil that
meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed
oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Clean the intake cover.
Clean, repair or replace as necessary.
Consult with an authorized shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Service the air cleaner element.
Tighten or replace the spark plug.
Check the Specifi cations section for the correct plug and gap
for your unit.
Repair or replace fuel fi lter and/or
fuel line.
Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 89 or higher mixed with a 2 stroke 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.
Consult with an authorized shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 89 or higher mixed with a 2 stroke 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.
What To Check
Possible Cause
Remedy
LOW POWER OUTPUT
Engine is knocking.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued)