Stopping The Engine; Idle Speed Adjustment - Shindaiwa T350 Manual De Instrucciones

Starting the Engine (cont.) Starting a Flooded Engine
When the engine starts or fires–
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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 rev-
ving 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 proce-
dures 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

Ignition OFF
35025
Figure 24
Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
See Figure 24.
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1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and
then use the spark plug wrench to
unscrew the spark plug (turn counter-
clockwise to remove).
Choke 2. If the spark plug is fouled or is
Open
soaked with fuel, clean or replace the
plug as necessary. For spark plug
specifications and gapping procedure.
See page 17.
3. Crank the engine several times to
clear excess fuel from the combustion
chamber.
Spark Plug
Figure 25
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-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 fire,
refer to the troubleshooting chart at
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 attachment
when the throttle is released.

Idle Speed Adjustment

WARNING!
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
35026
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 final
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.
Main Carburetor
Adjustment Screw
).
-1
0-1/2 turn.
2 turns ± 1/4.