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Starting the Engine
(Continued)
7. Open the choke by moving the choke
lever down.
8. If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the starting procedure as
previously described.
9. When the engine starts, clear excess
fuel from the combustion area by
revving the engine several times with
the throttle lever.
When the engine starts or fires–
Choke
Open
WARNING!
The cutting attachment will
rotate as the engine accelerates!
10. Operating the throttle will automatically
disengage the fast-idle setting.
3. If the spark plug electrodes and ceramic
insulator are fouled or soaked with
fuel, clean or replace the plug. For
spark plug specifications and gapping
procedure, refer to page 17.
4. Open the choke.
5. Hold the throttle control lever
depressed and crank the engine several
times to clear excess fuel from the
combustion chamber.
6. Reinstall the spark plug finger tight and
tighten it firmly with the spark plug
wrench provided in the tool kit. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the
spark plug to 16.7-18.6 Nm.
7. Repeat the “warm engine” starting
procedure.
8. If the engine fails to start, consult the
troubleshooting guide provided.
Starting a Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch button to the
STOP position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
remove the spark plug.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation may
cause serious engine damage!
Spark Plug
Turn
counterclockwise
to remove.
Stopping the Engine
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ON-OFF
switch to the "O" (for STOP) position.
Ignition OFF
Engine Idle Adjustment
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment when the
throttle is released.
1. Place the unit on the ground, then
start the engine and allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
2. If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counter-clockwise.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment
must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If
the idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, have
the unit inspected at an authorized
Shindaiwa dealer.
Idle
Adjusting
Screw
3. If a tachometer is available, the engine
idle speed should be final adjusted to
2,500 rpm (min
-1
).
