Shindaiwa Articulated Hedge AH242 - Manual (Page 20)

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Idle
adjustment
screw
Adjusting
engine idle
3. If a tachometer is available, adjust
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
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 moves when the
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
interior 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 pro-
cedures 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
and the fuel tank.
To do so:
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
engine 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.