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

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Control Positions

1. Move the ignition stop switch rearward to

the “I” or START position.

2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle” posi-

tion as in Step 2, previous page.

3. Move the choke lever back (rearward)

to the “open” position.

Start the Engine

CAUTION!

The recoil starter can be easily dam-

aged by abuse.

n Always engage the starter before at-

tempting to crank the engine.

n Never pull the starter cord to its full

length.

n Always rewind the starter cord slowly.

1. Place the machine on the ground. Grip the

engine cover with your left hand and the

starter handle with your right hand.

2. Pull the starter handle slowly toward you

until you feel the starter mechanism

engage.

3. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting

handle rapidly outward.

When the engine starts or res...

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 starting proce-

dures for a cold or warm engine.

3. When the engine starts, clear excess fuel

from the combustion chamber by accel-

erating the engine several times with the

throttle lever.

4. Operating the throttle will automatically

disengage the fast idle setting.

If the engine does not start

n Repeat the appropriate starting procedure

for a cold or warm engine.

n If the engine still fails to start, use the pro-

cedures for “Starting a Flooded Engine”.

1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, then use

the spark plug wrench to remove the

spark plug (counterclockwise to remove).

3. Set the ignition switch to the “O ” or

STOP position and open the choke. Fully

depress the throttle lever with your left

hand and pull the starter handle rapidly

with your right hand several times to

clear excess fuel from the engine com-

bustion chamber.

Starting a Flooded Engine

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 16.7-18.6 N∙m (170-190

kg-cm).

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.

(Warm Engine)

WARNING!

The cutting attachment will

move when the engine ac-

celerates!

CAUTION!

Incorrect spark plug installation can

result in serious engine damage!

WARNING!

Move the ignition switch

forward to the “O” or STOP

position.

WARNING!

Burn danger from hot engine!

Allow engine to cool before

removing spark plug.

2. If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with

fuel, clean or replace the plug as neces-

sary. For spark plug speciﬁcations and

gapping procedure. See Page 13.

Choke Open

Cover

Spark Plug

Lead

Spark Plug

STOP

Position

Choke Open

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