Shindaiwa 63848-94010, AH231 Check and Adjust Idle Speed, Control Positions warm engine

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Adjusting The Carburetor

Starting A Cold Engine – Restarting After Refueling

WARNING!

The cutter attachment must never oscillate at engine idle speed. If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedures described here, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.

The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released. Idle speed is adjustable and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutter attachment when throttle trigger is released.

Check and Adjust Idle Speed

1. Start the engine and allow it to idle two

or three minutes, or until it warms up.

IMPORTANT!

Use a tachometer, if one is available, to set engine idle. Standard idle speed is:

2,750 (±250) rpm (min-1).

Idle Adjusting

Screw

Figure 23

3.If the engine is stalling and won’t idle, increase idle speed by turning the idle adjustment screw clockwise.

NOTE

This model is equipped with an EPA

IMPORTANT!

Engine ignition is controlled by a two- position START-STOP switch mounted on the throttle body, typically labelled “I” for START and “O” for STOP.

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (START) position. See Figure 16.

Figure 16

Choke

Lever

Closed

AH231_23

Figure 18

3.Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up to the “closed” position. See Figure 18.

Before starting the engine, make sure the cutter assembly is in the cutting position (extended). Refer to page 13 for adjustment procedures. Never

OPERATION

2. If the cutter attachment rotates at

engine idle, reduce idle speed by

turning the idle adjusting screw

counter-clockwise as necessary.

See Figure 23.

approved carburetor with no mixture adjustment.

2.Prime the engine by depressing the carbure- tor primer bulb four or five times. See Figure 17. You should be able to see fuel inside the bulb.

Return Tube

Primer

Figure 17 Bulb

start the engine with the cutter assembly in the storage/transporta- tion position.

Control Positions (warm engine)

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

2.Move the choke lever down to the “open” position.

OPERATION

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Contents AH231 Articulated Hedge Trimmer Contents Introduction Safety PrecautionsWhat is Not Covered Owners Warranty ResponsibilitiesThis Warranty is Administered by Consequential DamagesWhat is Covered by this Warranty Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsManufacturer’s Warranty Coverage Troubleshooting Guide Operating PrecautionsUse Good Judgement Minimize the Risk of FireSafety Troubleshooting LOW Power Output Safety Gear Lubricant .. Lithium-based grease Standard Equipment AH231 SpecificationsLong Term Storage Prior To AssemblyProduct Description Connect the Outer Tube to the Powerhead Cutter Blade AdjustmentPowerhead Installation Hour Maintnenace Assembly AH231Remove the Cylinder Cover Connect the Throttle CableServicing the fuel filter Hour MaintenanceAssemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable Every 10 to 15 hours of operation Every 10 hours of operationAdjusting the Cutter Assembly for Storage or Transportation Daily MaintenanceMixing Fuel General MaintenanceFilling the Fuel Tank Examples of 501 mixing quantitiesControl Positions warm engine Check and Adjust Idle SpeedCranking The Engine When The Engine Starts Or FiresStopping the Engine If The Engine Fails To Start

AH231, 63848-94010 specifications

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