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

Control Positions
(Warm Engine)
1. Move the ignition stop
switch rearward to the "I" 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 fires...
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 ac-
celerates!
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
specifications 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 firmly 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 fire, 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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