Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa 285s Manual Del Propietario - Operador

Starting a Flooded Engine

If the carburetor choke is closed (choke
control fully extended) and after repeat-
ed attempts, the engine fails to start, the
engine may be flooded with fuel. The fol-
lowing steps are recommended to clear a
flooded engine.
1. Move the "ON/OFF" ignition control
switch to the "OFF" position.
WARNING!
The ignition switch must be in the
"OFF" position to prevent the chance
of igniting fuel and/or fuel vapors
escaping from the engine during this
procedure.
. Push the choke control completely in
to open the choke.
Remove the
Spark Plug
3. Remove the spark plug access cover
and disconnect the plug wire. Remove
the spark plug.
4. Inspect the spark plug for damage or
excessive wear and replace if neces-
sary. If the spark plug electrode is
fuel soaked, or coated with carbon
deposits, clean and set the plug gap.
Refer to page 16 of this manual in the
maintenance section for spark plug
information.
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Pull the engine over
WARNING!
Keep clear of the spark
plug opening! Any excess fuel in the
engine will be ejected through the
spark plug opening during starter
operation.
5. With the spark plug removed, the
choke control pushed in and the
ignition control in the "OFF" position,
clear any excess fuel in the engine
by repeatedly pulling the starter until
no evidence of fuel is seen escaping
from the spark plug opening.
6. Replace the spark plug and install the
spark plug lead and access cover.
7. Refer to the Engine Start and Stop
section and follow the instructions for
starting a warm engine.
8. If the engine still fails to start, refer to
the Troubleshooting Section.