Shindaiwa AH242 - Manual (Page 19)

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Idle
adjustment
screw
Adjusting
engine idle
If a tachometer is available, adjust 3.
idle. Check Specifications page for
correct idle speed.
Adjusting Engine Idle
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 cutting
attachment.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Place the unit on the ground, then 1.
start the engine, and then allow it to
idle 2-3 minutes until warm.
If the attachment moves when the
2.
engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle adjustment
screw counter-clockwise.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER move at engine idle! If the
idle speed cannot be adjusted by
the procedure described here, return
the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for
inspection.
NOTE
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments
are preset at factory and cannot be
serviced in the field
NOTE:
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments,
other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
IMPORTANT!!
If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the
engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.
Remove the spark plug and pour
■
about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the inte-
rior of the engine. Reinstall the spark
plug.
Before storing the unit, repair or
■
replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element from
■
the carburetor and clean it thor-
oughly with soap and water. Let dry
and reassemble the element.
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
■
area.
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
Clean external parts thoroughly and
■
apply a light coating of oil to all metal
surfaces.
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
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and the fuel tank.
To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no more 1.
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it
2.
stops running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
3.
will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
NOTE
Damage resulting from stale or con-
taminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.