Stopping The Engine; Idle Speed Adjustment - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's Manual

Starting the Engine (cont.)
When the engine starts or fi res–
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Figure 23
7. Open the choke by moving the
choke lever down (toward the fuel
tank).
See Figure 23.
8. If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the cranking procedure
as previously described.
9. When the engine starts, clear excess
fuel from the combustion area by
revving the engine several times with
the throttle lever.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment will rotate as
the engine accelerates!
10.Operating the throttle will automati-
cally disengage the fast-idle setting.
If the engine does not start–
Repeat the appropriate starting pro-
cedures for a hot or cold engine. If the
engine still fails to start, use the follow-
ing procedure for "Starting a Flooded
Engine".

Stopping the Engine

35025
Figure 24
Idle the engine briefl y before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
See Figure 24.
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Starting a Flooded Engine
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and
then use the spark plug wrench to
unscrew the spark plug (turn coun-
ter-clockwise to remove).
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is
Choke
soaked with fuel, clean or replace
Open
the plug as necessary. For spark
plug specifi cations and gapping pro-
cedure. See page 17.
3. Crank the engine several times to
clear excess fuel from the combus-
tion chamber.
Spark Plug
Figure 25
4. Replace the spark plug and tighten it
fi rmly with the spark plug wrench. If
a torque wrench is available, torque
the spark plug to 148-165 inch-
pounds (170-190 kg/cm).
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation can
result in serious engine damage!
5. Repeat the starting procedures for a
warm engine.
6. If the engine still fails to start or fi re,
refer to the troubleshooting chart at
Ignition OFF
the end of this manual.
Engine Idle Adjustment
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 attach-
ment when the throttle is released.

Idle Speed Adjustment

The cutting attachment must NEVER
rotate at engine idle! If the idle
speed cannot be adjusted by the
proceedure described here, have
the unit inspected at an authorized
Turn counter-
Shindaiwa dealer.
clockwise to
remove
1. Place the unit on the ground, then
start the engine and allow it to idle
for 2-3 minutes until warm.
Slow Air
Screw
Idle
Adjusting Screw
Figure 26
2. If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle adjustment
screw counter-clockwise. See Figure
26.
3. If a tachometer is available, the
engine idle speed should be fi nal
adjusted to 3,000 ( ± 250) rpm (min
Initial carburetor mixture adjustments on
non-emission compliance
engines are:
Slow air screw
Main adjusting screw
Adjustments may vary because of
altitudes and other factors. See your
authorized Shindaiwa dealer for correct
adjustments.
WARNING!
SLOWER
FASTER
Main Carburetor
Adjustment Screw
0-1/2 turn.
2 turns ± 1/4.
).
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