Shindaiwa 285s Manual Del Propietario - Operador página 20

TROUBLESHOOTING
What to Check
Is the engine overheating?
Engine is rough at all speeds. May
also have black smoke and/or un-
burned fuel at the exhaust.
Engine is knocking.
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LOW POWER OUTPUT
Possible Cause
Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or
damaged.
Operator is overworking the unit.
Carburetor mixture is too lean.
Improper fuel ratio
Carbon deposits on the piston or in the
muffler.
Clogged air filter.
Loose/damaged faulty spark plug.
Air leakage or clogged fuel line.
Water in the fuel.
Piston seizure.
Faulty carburetor.
Overheating condition.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in the combustion
chamber.
Remedy
Clean, repair or replace as necessary.
Cut at a slower rate. Sharpen chain as
required.
Adjust carburetor or consult with an
authorized servicing dealer.
Drain and refill with fresh, clean un-
leaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87
or higher mixed with Shindaiwa -cycle
mixing oil and gasoline at a 50:1 ratio).
Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.
Service the air cleaner.
Tighten or replace.
Repair or replace fuel filter and/or fuel
line.
Replace the fuel.
Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.
See above.
Check fuel octane rating; check for
presence of alcohol in the fuel. Refuel as
necessary.
Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.