Shindaiwa LE230, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide

Does the engine crank?

Good compression?

Does the tank contain fresh fuel 

of the proper grade?

Is fuel visible and moving in the 

return line when priming?

Is there spark at the spark plug 

wire terminal?

Check the spark plug.

Faulty recoil starter.

Fluid in the crankcase.

Internal damage.

Loose spark plug.

Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings.

Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated;  

mixture incorrect.

Check for clogged fuel filter and/or vent.

The ignition switch is in “O” (OFF) position.

Shorted ignition ground.

Faulty ignition unit.

If the plug is wet, excess fuel may  

be in the cylinder.

The plug is fouled or improperly gapped.

The plug is damaged internally or  

of the wrong size.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Tighten and re-test.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with  

a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with  

Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 

gasoline/oil ratio.

Replace fuel filter or vent as required. Restart.

Move switch to “I” (ON) position and re-start.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Crank the engine with the plug removed, reinstall the 

plug, and restart.

Clean and regap the plug to 0.024” (0.6 mm).  

Restart.

Replace the plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent 

type spark plug of the correct heat range. For EMC 

compliance, use NGK BMR6A. Restart.

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What To Check

Possible Cause

Remedy

ENGINE DOES NOT START

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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.

Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged.

Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler.

Clogged air filter.

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.

Cut at a slower rate.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with  

a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with  

Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 

gasoline/oil ratio

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

Clean or replace the air filter.

Tighten or replace the plug with a Champion CJ8 or 

equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range. 

For EMC compliance, use NGK BMR6A. Restart.

Repair or replace fuel filter and/or fuel line.

Refill with fresh fuel/oil mixture. See page 8.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

See above.

Check fuel octane rating; check for presence of 

alcohol in the fuel (page 8). Refuel as necessary.

Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.

What To Check

Possible Cause

Remedy

LOW POWER OUTPUT

Engine is knocking.