Shindaiwa B530 Owner's Manual page 13

Starting the Engine
(Continued)
1. Slide the ON-OFF switch to the "I"
position
Throttle Lock
Button C
Throttle Lever B
2. Purge the air from the carburetor fuel
system by repeatedly depressing the
carburetor primer bulb until resistance
is felt and fuel flows back to the tank
through the return tube.
Primer
Bulb
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3. Move the choke lever to the "close
choke" position.
CLOSED CHOKE
Set the throttle lever to "fast idle".
4. Depressing the lock lever, pull the
throttle lever fully and depress the
throttle lock button. While depressing
the throttle lock button, release the
throttle lever and the lock lever. Now
the throttle stays at high idle (starting
speed).
WARNING!
The cutting attachment will
rotate when the machine is started and
will rotate faster as engine speed is
increased.
Throttle
The recoil starter can provide longlasting
Lockout
trouble free operation by following these
Lever A
recommendations:
 Always engage the starter before
attempting to start the engine.
 Never pull the cord to its maximum limit.
 Always allow the cord to rewind slowly
into the starter.
5. While firmly holding the outer tube with
one hand, pull the recoil starter handle
upward with your other hand. Pull
slowly at first until you feel the starter
engage, then pull quickly to start the
engine. Do not pull the starter rope to
the end of its travel.
Repeated cranking of the engine with
the choke CLOSED ("
engine flooding. If the engine fails to
start after several attempts, move the
choke lever to the OPEN position and
continue cranking.
6. When the engine first fires, gradually
return the choke to OPEN ("
position if you have not already done so.
• If the engine stops before the choke is
fully open, restart with the choke closed.
• If the engine stops after the initial firing,
restart with choke closed.
OPEN CHOKE
Choke Lever
7. When the engine starts and is running,
set the engine to idle by tapping the
throttle lever to release the throttle lock.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the cutting
attachment is clear
of obstructions.
IMPORTANT!
") will lead to
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Choke Lever
Starting a Warm Engine
Starting a warm engine involves all of the
steps of starting a cold engine, EXEPT:
 The choke should be in the OPEN
position.
If the engine does not start, follow the cold
engine starting procedure.
When the Engine Starts
 After the engine starts, disengage the
throttle lock and allow the engine to
warm-up at idle for 2 or 3 minutes before
operating the machine.
 After the engine is warm, pick-up the
machine and clip-on the harness.
 Advancing the throttle makes the cutting
attachment rotate faster; releasing the
throttle makes the attachment stop
running. If the cutting attachment
continues to rotate refer to page 14 for
engine idle adjustment procedures.
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!
Turn counterclockwise
to remove
Spark Plug
Loosen screw to
open cover
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 N•m.
7. Repeat the "warm engine" starting
procedure.
8. If the engine fails to start, consult the
troubleshooting guide provided.
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