Stopping the Engine
OFF
Figure 11
Adjusting Engine Idle
Figure 12
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment.
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Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position.
Idle Speed Adjustment
1.
Place the unit on the ground, then start
the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
2.
If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counter-clockwise. See Figure 12.
If a tachometer is available, the engine idle
speed should be final adjusted to 2,750
(±250) min
.
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WARNING!
The cutting attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the
idle speed cannot be adjusted by the
procedure described here, return the
trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for
inspection.
IMPORTANT
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory and cannot be serviced
in the field.