Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa C344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Filling the fuel tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
■
NEVER smoke or light fires near the
engine.
■
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling.
■
ALWAYS Wipe all spilled fuel and
move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from
the fueling point and source before
starting.
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NEVER place flammable material
close to the engine muffler.
■
NEVER operate the engine without the
muffler and spark arrester screen in
place and in good working condition.

Starting the Engine

Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF
or STOP.
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury.
Starting the Engine Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF or STOP.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position.
position.
2. Set the throttle trigger to the "fast
2. Set the throttle lever to the "fast idle":
idle":
a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward
a. Squeeze the throttle trigger
the handgrip on the shaft tube.
toward the handgrip on the shaft
b. Depress and hold the throttle lock
tube.
button.
b. Depress and hold the throttle lock
c. While depressing the throttle lock
button.
button, release the throttle lever.
c. While depressing the throttle lock
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can
button, release the throttle trigger.
be seen flowing in the transparent
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel
return tube.
can be seen flowing in the trans-
IMPORTANT!
parent return tube.
The primer system only pushes fuel
IMPORTANT!
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood the
The primer system only pushes fuel
engine with fuel.
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
the engine with fuel.
position if engine is cold.
5. While holding the outer tube firmly
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter handle
until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
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CAUTION!
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FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
■
ALWAYS store gasoline in a con-
tainer approved for flammable liquids.
■
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During each
refill, check that no fuel leaks from
around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If
fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
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ALWAYS move the unit at least 3
meters (10 feet) away from a fuel
storage area or other readily flam-
mable materials before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Throttle Lock
Button
Throttle trigger
Throttle lever
Slide ignition to ON
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
6. When the engine starts, slowly move
the choke lever to the "OPEN" posi-
tion. (If the engine stops after the initial
start, close the choke and restart.)
7. Operating the throttle will automatically
disengage the fast idle setting.
IMPORTANT!
1.
2.
CAUTION!
Slowly remove the fuel cap
only after stopping the engine
3.
4.
5.
Ignition
Primer Bulb
Primer Bulb
switch
ON
Throttle
interlock
Press primer
Press primer bulb...
bulb...
Close
Close
choke
choke
...and pull recoil
...and pull recoil
starter handle
starter handle
upward
upward
Place the unit on a flat, level
surface.
Clear any dirt or other debris
from around the fuel filler cap.
Remove the fuel cap, and fill
the tank with clean, fresh fuel.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
Wipe away any spilled fuel
before starting engine.
Return Tube
Hold
Hold
the unit
the unit
firmly...
Make sure the
Make sure the
attachment is clear
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
of obstructions!
Open