Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa HomePro 22DH series Operator's Manual

Starting a Flooded Engine

WARNING!
Move the ignition switch forward to
the STOP position.
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead,
then use the spark plug wrench to
remove the spark plug (counter-
clockwise to remove).
See Figure 14.
Spark
Plug
Lead
Spark
Plug
Figure 14
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 18.
14
STOP
Position
22DH06
Figure 15
3. Set the ignition switch to the STOP
position and open the choke. See
Figure 15. 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.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation
can result in serious engine
damage!
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
148-165 inch-lbs (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.
Choke
Open