Starting Cold Engine - Shindaiwa EB600RT Operator's Manual

EB600RT
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage
container.
Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area.
As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building,
away from sparks and flames.
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a
fuel stabilizer is added.
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use.

Starting Cold Engine

• Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2- 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back
in. Always hold the unit firmly.
1. Throttle Lever
Move throttle lever (A) to IDLE position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) UP to COLD START (
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires, or a maximum
of 5 pulls
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to RUN
( ) position, then pull starter handle/rope until engine starts
and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in "RUN" position after
5 pulls, move choke to COLD START (
repeat steps 3- 5.
6. Throttle Lever
Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use.
7. Throttle Lever
After engine warm-up, squeeze throttle trigger, then move throttle lever to set desired operating speed.
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C
) position, and
A
B
D
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