Stopping The Engine - Shindaiwa B450 Manual Del Propietario - Operador

Starting the Engine (continued)
WARNING!
Before starting the engine, make sure
children, bystanders, and pets and/or
any other objects are well clear of the
cutting attachment! The cutting attach-
ment will rotate when the engine is
started with the throttle control set in
the "fast idle" position.
CAUTION!
Never operate the brushcutter without a
cutting attachment installed!
5. Place the unit firmly on the ground.
6. Hold the outer tube firmly with your left
hand and grasp the starter handle with
your right hand.
7. Pull the starter cord out slowly until you
feel the starter engage.
8. Pull the starter handle outward rapidly
to start the engine.
Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine does not start—
Repeat the applicable starting procedures
for a warm or cold engine. If the engine
fails to start, refer to the "Starting a
Flooded Engine" section below.
1. Slide the ignition switch button to the
STOP position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
remove the spark plug. See Figure 24.
Turn counter-
clockwise to remove
Spark Plug
Figure 24

Stopping the Engine

WARNING!
The cutting attachment may continue to
rotate after the engine has stopped!
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Make sure the cutting attachment is clear
of obstructions!
The recoil starter can provide long-lasting
trouble free operation by following these
recommendations:
Always engage the starter before at-

tempting to start the engine.
Never pull the cord to its maximum

limit.
Always allow the cord to rewind slowly

into the starter.
When the engine starts
or attempts to start—
9. Move the choke lever down to the "open
choke" position. See Figure 23.
3. If the spark plug electrodes and ceramic
insulator are fouled or soaked with fuel,
clean or replace the plug. For spark plug
specifications and gapping procedure,
refer to page 18.
4. Open the choke.
5. Hold the throttle control lever depressed
and crank the engine several times to
clear excess fuel from the combustion
chamber.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation may
cause serious engine damage!
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1. Allow the engine to idle for two or three
minutes to stabilize temperatures.
2. Slide the ignition switch button to the
STOP position. See Figure 25.
IMPORTANT!
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Choke Lever (open)
Figure 23
10. If the engine stalls, repeat the appli-
cable starting procedure for a warm or
cold engine.
11. When the engine starts, clear excess
fuel from the combustion chamber
by revving the engine a few times.
Operation of the throttle control lever
will automatically disengage the "fast-
idle" lock and return the engine to idle.
6. Reinstall the spark plug finger-tight and
tighten it firmly with the spark plug
wrench provided in the tool kit. If a
torque wrench is available, torque the
spark plug to 148-165 in.-lb. (170-190 kgf
cm).
7. Repeat the "warm engine" starting
procedure.
8. If the engine fails to start, consult the
troubleshooting guide provided
on page 20.
Figure 25
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