Shindaiwa HT230 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 11)

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When the engine starts or fires–

1. Open the choke by moving the

choke lever backward (toward the

fuel tank).

2. If the engine did not continue to

run, repeat the appropriate crank-

ing procedures for a cold or warm

engine.

3. When the engine starts, clear

excess fuel from the combustion

chamber by accelerating the engine

several times with the throttle

lever.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment will

oscillate when the engine

accelerates!

4. Operating the throttle will automati-

cally disengage the fast idle setting.

If the engine does not start–

■ Repeat the appropriate starting

procedure for a cold or warm

engine.

■ If the engine still fails to start, use

the procedures for “Starting a

flooded engine,” on the next page.

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Starting the Engine (continued)

5. Place the unit on the ground. Grip

the engine cover with your left

hand and the starter handle with

your right hand (shown).

6. Pull the starter handle slowly

toward you until you feel the starter

mechanism engage.

7. Start the trimmer by pulling the

starting handle rapidly outward.

WARNING!

Never start the engine from the

operating position.

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Choke

Open

IMPORTANT!

If the engine fails to start after

several attempts with the choke in

the closed position, the engine may

be flooded with fuel. If flooding is

suspected, move the choke lever to

the open position and repeatedly pull

the recoil starter to remove excess

fuel and start the engine. If the

engine still fails to start, refer to the

next page "Starting a Flooded

Engine".

CAUTION!

Do not pull the recoil starter to the

end of the rope travel. Pulling the

recoil starter to the end of the rope

travel can damage the starter.

OPERATION

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Maintenance and Adjustments

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT

OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-

TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS

MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY

REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR

INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WAR-

RANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-

FORMED BY A DEALER OR SER-

VICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY

SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE

USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT

EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE

AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED

PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFEC-

TIVENESS OF THE EMISSION

CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY

HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT-

COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Accidental start-ups can cause

severe injury! Before performing

any maintenance on this

equipment, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug!

Daily Maintenance/Inspection

1. Remove all grass clippings and dirt

from the hedge trimmer.

■ Remove any compacted debris

from around the fuel tank and/or

muffler.

■ Inspect the engine cooling fins

for clogging, and clean as neces-

sary.

■ Clean beneath the cylinder

cover and around the spark plug.

■ Inspect the air filter element for

clogging, clean as necessary.

2. Check for loose, damaged, or

missing components, and repair as

necessary.

3. Lubricate the cutters with oil before

use, and after refueling.

4. Check the cutters for damage or

improper adjustment, and adjust or

replace as necessary.

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Clean debris from

tank and muffler

Inspect cooling fins,

and clean as

required

Clean around

spark plug

Inspect/clean air filter

element

Check cutters for

damage/correct

adjustment

Lubricate

cutters

WARNING!

To reduce fire hazard, keep the

engine and muffler free of debris,

leaves, or excessive grease.

MAINTENANCE

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