Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa 300S Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the carburetor choke is closed
(choke control fully extended) and
after repeated attempts, the engine
fails to start, the engine may be
flooded with fuel. The following steps
are recommended to clear a flooded
engine.
1. Move the "ON/OFF" ignition
control switch to the "OFF"
position.
WARNING!
The ignition switch must be in the
"OFF" position to prevent the
chance of igniting fuel and/or fuel
vapors escaping from the engine
during this procedure.
2. Push the choke control completely
in to open the choke.
Remove the
Spark Plug
3. Remove the spark plug access
cover and disconnect the plug
wire. Remove the spark plug using
the scrench supplied with the
chain saw or other suitable tool.
4. Inspect the spark plug for damage
or excessive wear and replace if
necessary. If the spark plug
electrode is fuel soaked, or coated
with carbon deposits, clean and set
the plug gap. Refer to page 28 of
this manual in the maintenance
section for spark plug information.
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Pull the engine
over Rapidly
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WARNING!
Keep clear of the spark plug
opening! Any excess fuel in the
engine will be ejected through the
spark plug opening during starter
operation.
5. With the spark plug removed, the
choke control pushed in and the
ignition control in the "OFF"
position, clear any excess fuel in
the engine by rapidly and repeat-
edly pulling the starter until no
evidence of fuel is seen escaping
from the spark plug opening.
6. Replace the spark plug and install
the spark plug lead and access
cover.
7. Refer to the Engine Start and Stop
section and follow the instructions
for starting a warm engine.
8. If the engine still fails to start, refer
to the Troubleshooting Section.
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