Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa HT230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Control Positions
(Warm Engine)
1. Move the ignition stop switch rearward
to the 'T' or START position.
2. Set the throttle lever to the "fast idle"
position as in Step 2, previous page.
3. Move the choke lever back (rearward) to
the "open" position.
Choke Open
Start the Engine
1. Place the machine on the ground. Grip
the engine cover with your left hand and
the starter handle with your right hand.
2. Pull the starter handle slowly toward
you until you feel the starter mechanism
engage.
3. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting
handle rapidly outward.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily
damaged by abuse.
■ Always engage the starter before
attempting to crank the engine.
■ Never pull the starter cord to its
full length.
■ Always rewind the starter cord
slowly.
When the engine starts or res...
1. Open the choke by moving the choke
lever backward (toward the fuel tank).
2. If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the appropriate starting
procedures for a cold or warm engine.
3. When the engine starts, clear excess
fuel from the combustion chamber by
accelerating the engine several times
with the throttle lever.
4. Operating the throttle will automatically
disengage the fast idle setting.
If the engine does not start
■ Repeat the appropriate starting
procedure for a cold or warm engine.
■ If the engine still fails to start, use the
procedures for "Starting a Flooded
Engine".
WARNING!
The cutting attachment
will move when the engine
accelerates;

Starting a Flooded Engine

1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, then
use the spark plug wrench to remove
the spark plug (counterclockwise to
remove).
Cover
Spark Plug
Lead
Spark Plug
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked
with fuel, clean or replace the plug as
necessary. For spark plug speci cations
and gapping procedure. See Page 13.
3. Set the ignition switch to the "O" or
STOP position and open the choke. Fully
depress the throttle lever with your left
hand and pull the starter handle rapidly
with your right hand several times
to clear excess fuel from the engine
combustion chamber.
STOP
Position
Choke Open
4. Replace the spark plug and tighten it
rmly with the spark plug wrench. If
a torque wrench is available, torque
the spark plug to 16.7-18.6 N.m
(170-190 kg-cm).
5. Repeat the starting procedures for a
warm engine.
6. If the engine still fails to start or re,
refer to the troubleshooting chart at the
end of this manual.
WARNING!
Move the ignition switch
forward to the "O" or STOP
position.
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot
engine! Allow engine to
cool before removing spark
plug.
CAUTION?
Incorrect spark plug installation can
result in serious engine damage!
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