Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting table
Problem
Engine is diffi-
No fuel is entering the over-
cult to start,
flow pipe
fluctuating ro-
tation
Fuel is entering the over-
or
flow pipe
The engine
does not start
The crankshaft does not ro-
tate
The spark plug is dirty or
damp
Engine starts
but no accel-
eration is pos-
sible
Checking and maintenance requires specialist knowledge. If you are unable to check and maintain the product or deal with a
fault yourself, consult your shindaiwa dealer. Do not attempt to dismantle the product.
Consult your shindaiwa dealer in the event of a problem that is not covered in the table above, or other such concerns.
For spare parts and consumables, please use only genuine parts and designated products and components. Using parts from
other manufacturers or non-designated components may result in a malfunction.
Diagnosis
Fuel filter is clogged
Fuel system is clogged
Internal carburettor parts sticking
Fuel degradation
Carburettor problem
Internal engine malfunction
Fuel degradation
Incorrect electrode gap
Carbon deposits
Electrical fault
Dirty air filter
Dirty fuel filter
Blocked fuel passage
Carburettor adjustment problem
Spark plug problem
Blocked exhaust vent or silencer vent
Spark arrester screen plugged or normal
wear
Cause
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Solution
Clean or replace
Clean
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Replace with new fuel
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Replace with new fuel
Adjust or replace
Clean or replace
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Consult your shindaiwa
dealer
Clean, adjust or replace
Clean
Clean or replace