Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa HT231 Manual Del Propietario - Operador

6. Pull the starter handle slowly toward you until you feel the starter mecha-
nism engage.
7. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting handle rapidly outward.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily damaged by abuse! Never pull the starter
cord to its full length.
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the
closed position, the engine may be flooded with fuel. Refer to the
"Starting a Flooded Engine" section of this manual.
When the motor starts...
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
cranking procedures for a cold or warm engine.When the engine
starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by accel-
erating the engine several times with the throttle lever.
3. Operating the throttle will automatically disengage the fast idle
setting.
Started a flooded engine
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine! Allow engine to cool before
removing cylinder cover.

Starting A Flooded Engine

1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position,
then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the
engine several times.
If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow
3.
chart at the end of this manual.
IMPORTANT!
.
Primer bulb Primer bulb
Return Tube Return Tube
Press the primer bulb
Press the primer bulb
Hold the unit
Make sure the cutters are
firmly...
.Pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Start the trimmer by pulling the starting
handle rapidly outward
If the engine does not start
■
Repeat the appropriate starting procedure
for a cold or warm engine.
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If the engine still fails to start, use the pro-
cedures for "Starting a flooded engine."
clear of obstructions!
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