Starting Procedure; Starting A Flooded Engine - Shindaiwa EB240 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Danger from rotating
impeller!
The impeller will rotate whenever
the blower is operated! Never
operate this blower unless the intake
cover and blower tubes are properly
installed and in good working order!
Danger from thrown dust or
debris! Always wear eye protection
when operating this machine! Never
direct the blower stream toward
people or animals!
Never operate this blower unless all
controls are properly installed and in
good working order.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged
by abuse!
■ Never pull the starter cord to its
full length!
■ Always engage the starter before
cranking the engine!
■ Always rewind the starter cord
slowly!
Never operate the blower if blower
tubes are missing or damaged!
IMPORTANT!
The engine ignition is controlled by a
two-position "ON-OFF" switch located on
the left side of the blower handle grip.
This switch is typically labeled "I" for ON
and "O" for OFF.

Starting Procedure

1. Switch the ignition to the "I" (ON)
position.
Run (ignition
"ON")
Stop
(ignition
"OFF")
Ignition Switch
2. Prime the fuel system by repeat-
edly depressing the fuel primer
bulb until no air bubbles are
visible in the fuel discharge line.
Fuel
Discharge
Line
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IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
3. Cold Engine Only. Choke the
engine by pulling the choke
control to the fully extended
position (choke is closed).
4. Place the blower on the ground,
and hold the blower handle firmly
with your left hand.
5. Grasp the starter cord with your
right hand and pull the starter
cord slowly until you feel the
starter engage, then...
6. ...start the blower by pulling the
starter cord upward rapidly.
If necessary, repeat Step 6 two or
three times until the engine starts.
When the engine starts
IMPORTANT!
For maximum blower performance and
operating life, allow the engine to warm
up before use.
1. Run the engine at idle speed until
operating temperature is reached
(2 or 3 minutes).
2. As the engine warms, open the
choke gradually by slowly pushing
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the choke control in to the fully
retracted position.
3. The blower should now be ready
for use.
If the engine does not start
Repeat the appropriate starting
procedures for "hot" or "cold"
engine. If the engine still will not
start, follow the "Starting a Flooded
Engine" procedure (below).

Starting a flooded engine

1. Disconnect the spark plug lead,
and use the spark plug wrench
to remove the spark plug in a
counter-clockwise direction.
Fuel Primer Bulb
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is
soaked with fuel, clean or replace
the plug as required.
3. Clear excess fuel from the com-
bustion chamber by cranking the
engine several times while the
spark plug is removed with igni-
tion off.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation can
result in serious engine damage!
4. Install the spark plug and firmly
tighten it with the spark plug
wrench. If a torque wrench is
available, torque the spark plug
to 16.7 - 18.6 N-m (170 - 190 kg-
cm). Reconnect the spark plug
lead.
5. Repeat the starting procedures
for "warm engine."
6. If the engine still fails to fire or
start, refer to the troubleshoot-
ing flowchart at the end of this
manual.
Choke
Control
(pull to
close)
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