Stopping The Engine; Adjusting Engine Idle; Checking Unit Condition - Shindaiwa T282 Owner's And Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine (continued)
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.
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 the "Maintenance" section.
4. Open the choke.

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
CAUTION!
A coasting blade can cause injury while
it continues to spin after the engine is
stopped or throttle trigger is released.
Maintain proper control until the blade
has completely stopped rotating.

Adjusting Engine Idle

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.
Idle Speed Adjustment
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle!
If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, return
the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer
for inspection.

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting
attachment shield or other protective
devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit with-
out written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER use a cracked or warped
cutting attachment: replace it with a
ser viceable one.
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5. Hold the throttle control lever
depressed and crank the engine several
times to clear excess fuel from the com-
bustion chamber.
6. Reinstall the spark plug and tighten it
firmly. If a torque wrench is available,
torque the spark plug to 17–19 N·m
(150- 168 lb.-in.).
Slide ignition to OFF
1. Place the trimmer on the ground, then
start the engine, and then 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.
3. If a tachometer is available, the engine
idle speed should be final adjusted to
2,750 (±250) min (rpm).
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4. Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
in the field.
The cutting attachment may be spin-
ning during carburetor adjustments.
Wear your protective equipment and
obser ve all safety instructions.
ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
7. Repeat the warm engine starting
procedure.
8. If the engine fails to start, consult the
troubleshooting guide provided.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation may
cause serious engine damage!
IMPORTANT
OFF
When the unit is turned off make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before the
unit is set down.
Idle Adjusting
Screw
Adjusting engine idle
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield or
other protective device is no guaran-
tee of protection against ricochet. YOU
MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
FLYING DEBRIS!
NEVER allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could dam-
age the engine.
NEVER operate a unit with worn or dam-
aged fasteners or attachment holders.
When transporting, make sure the engine
is not running and the blade is covered
with the blade cover.