Starting a Warm Engine
1. Turn the
WARNING!
The
Figure 12
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2.Push the decompression valve in.
3.Pull the choke all the way out and push it back to the original position (choke open). The throttle is auto- matically set at a fast idle position.
4.Follow Steps 5 though 12, Starting a Cold Engine (previous page).
If the Engine Doesn’t Start
If the engine fails to start, repeat the appropriate starting procedure for a cold or warm engine.
WARNING!
Keep well away from fire!
If the engine still does not start,
1.Pull the choke all way out.
2.Unscrew the knob on the cleaner cover and remove the cleaner cover. See Figure 11.
Choke
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Figure 11
3.Unscrew the two bolts securing the filter element, remove the filter ele- ment. See Figure 12.
4.Remove the plug cap and discon- nect the spark plug by using the plug wrench. See Figure 13. Check to see if the spark plug electrode is
Figure 13 | EC7500.25 |
5.If the spark plug is wet, dry it com- pletely. Clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times with the spark plug is removed.
6.Reassemble the spark plug, plug cap, filter and cleaner cover.
7.Follow the appropriate starting procedure described above.
8.If the spark plug is dry, fuel is likely not being supplied to the combus- tion chamber properly.
Check the fuel filter and carburetor. Refer to the Inspection and Mainte- nance Section.
Refer to the Troubleshooting Sec- tion, page 24.
If the engine still does not start, con- tact your Shindaiwa dealer.
Stopping the Engine
Let the engine run at idle speed for
Off.
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