Shindaiwa BP35, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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7.  Open the choke by moving the choke 

lever down. See Figure 24.

8.  If the engine does not continue to 

run, repeat the starting procedure as 

previously described.

9.  When the engine starts, clear excess 

fuel from the combustion area by rev-

ving the engine several times with the 

throttle lever.

 WARNING!

The cutting attachment will rotate as 

the engine accelerates!

10. Operating the throttle will automatic-

ally disengage the fast-idle setting.

If the engine does not start–

Repeat the appropriate starting procedures 

for a hot or cold engine. If the engine still 

fails to start, use the following procedure 

for “Starting a Flooded Engine”. 

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4.  Replace the spark plug and tighten it 

firmly with the spark plug wrench. If 

a torque wrench is available, torque 

the spark plug to 148-165 inch-pounds 

(170-190 kg/cm).

CAUTION!

Incorrect spark plug installation can 

result in serious engine damage!

5.  Repeat the starting procedures for a 

warm engine.

6.  If the engine still fails to start or fire, 

refer to the troubleshooting chart at 

the end of this manual.

CAUTION!

The recoil starter can be easily dam-

aged by abuse!



Always engage the starter before 

attempting to start the engine.



Never pull the starter cord to its 

full length.



Always rewind the starter cord 

slowly.

Starting the Engine

2.  Set the throttle lever to “fast idle” by 

performing the following:

  a.  Squeeze and hold throttle lever  

(toward the handgrip).

  b.  Depress and hold throttle lever 

lock button.

  c.  While holding the throttle lever 

lock button, release throttle lever.

 WARNING!

KEEP WELL CLEAR OF THE CUT-

TING ATTACHMENT! THE CUT-

TING ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE 

WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED! 



Place the trimmer on the ground 

during all starting operations.



Make sure you have a secure 

footing, and keep a firm grip on 

the unit as well.



Keep all bystanders and pets well 

clear of the brushcutter during 

starting.

BP35 Throttle Assembly

Throttle 

Lever 

Lock 

Button 

Choke 

Closed

Figure 20

Figure 21

OPERA

TION

3.  Open the fuel cock by moving  

the lever to the down position 

See Figure 21.

Figure 22

4.  

(Cold Engine Only)

 Choke the 

engine by moving the choke lever 

up towards the spark plug (choke is 

closed

). See Figure 22.

Fuel Cock Open

Choke Open

Make sure the 

cutting  

attachment is 

clear of  

obstructions!

5.  While holding the unit firmly with 

your left hand, use your right hand to 

pull the starter handle slowly upward 

until you feel the starter engage.     

See Figure 23.

6.  Start the trimmer by pulling the 

starter handle upward rapidly.

Figure 23

Figure 24

 WARNING!

Never start engine from the  

operating position!

Starting a Flooded Engine

1.  Disconnect the spark plug lead,  

and then use the spark plug wrench  

to remove the spark plug (turn  

counter-clockwise to remove). 

See Figure 25. 

2.  If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked 

with fuel, clean or replace the plug as 

necessary. For spark plug specifica-

tions and gapping procedure, see 

page 14.

3.  Pull the starter rope several times 

with the choke open and at wide open 

throttle to clear excess fuel from the 

combustion chamber.

Spark Plug

Turn counter-

clockwise to 

remove

Figure 25

Ignition ON

Figure 19

1.  Move the ignition switch to the “ON” 

position.

When the engine starts or fires–