Shindaiwa PS344, X7502891200 Stopping the Engine, Checking Unit Condition, When the Engine Starts

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Starting the Engine (continued)

When the Engine Starts...

■■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.

■■If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate crank- ing procedures for a cold or warm engine.When the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combus- tion chamber by accelerating the engine several times with the throt- tle trigger.

■■Advancing the throttle makes the attachment move faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop moving. If the attachment continues to move when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle”.)

If the engine does not start

■■Repeat the appropriate starting pro- cedure for a cold or warm engine.

■■If the engine still fails to start, use the procedures for “Starting a flooded engine.”

Starting a flooded engine

WARNING!

Burn danger from hot engine!

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.

2.Open the choke, put the throttle trigger in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.

3.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni- tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position.

Checking Unit Condition

NEVER operate the unit with the pro- tective devices (ignition switch, etc.) removed!

ALWAYS make sure the PowerBroom tool is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories. Do not make modi- fications to your machine without the written approval of Shindaiwa.

OFF

NEVER use a cracked or warped Pow-

NEVER allow the engine to run at high

erBroom drum or axle: replace it with a

RPM without a load. Doing so could

serviceable one.

damage the engine.

ALWAYS stop the engine immedi-

NEVER operate a machine with worn

ately and check for damage if you

or damaged fasteners or attachment

strike a foreign object or if the machine

holders.

becomes tangled. Do not operate with

 

broken or damaged equipment.

 

ALWAYS make sure the attachment fits

 

properly into the appropriate attachment

 

holder. If a properly installed attachment

 

vibrates, replace the attachment with

 

new one and re-check.

 

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Contents PS344 PowerBroomTM Introduction ContentsUse Good Judgement SafetySafety Labels Work SafelyBe Aware of the Working Environment Properly Equipped OperatorProduct Description SpecificationsEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative AssemblyPrior to assembly Adjustable HandleSweeper Assembly sold separately Adjust Throttle Trigger Free PlayFuel Requirements Mixing FuelMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the fuel tankHandling Fuel After useStarting the Engine If the engine does not start When the Engine StartsStopping the Engine Checking Unit ConditionOperating Techniques Optional accessories Debris shieldOperating Break-in and OperationMaintenance Hour maintenance Hour Maintenance Remove and replace the fuel filter elementReplacing the gearcase oil Hour maintenance Valve AdjustmentHour maintenance Gearcase Lubrication OverfillHigh Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentMuffler Maintenance Engine Break-InLong Term Storage Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Possible Cause Troubleshooting GuideIs the engine overheating? Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Exceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

X7502891200, PS344 specifications

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