Mixing Fuel; Starting The Engine; Emission System Warranty Statement - Shindaiwa T272 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain
alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated
gasoline may cause increased operat-
ing temperatures. Under certain con-
ditions, alcohol-based gasoline may
also reduce the lubricating qualities of
some 2-cycle mixing oils. Never use
any type of gasoline containing more
than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic
oils and some outboard oils may not
be intended for use in high-perfor-
mance 2-cycle type engines, and
should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
n ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel
that may have spilled.
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!

Starting the Engine

NOTE:
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-posi-
tion on-off switch mounted on the throttle
body. This switch is typically labeled "I" for
ON and "O" for OFF.
IGNITION SWITCH ON
Figure 15
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position. See Figure 15.
. Set the throttle lever to the "fast idle"
position as follow:
a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward
the handgrip on the shaft tube.
b. Depress and hold the throttle
lock button.
c. While depressing the throttle lock
button, release the throttle lever.
See Figure 15.
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane of 87
or higher.
n Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class -cycle mixing oil at a
gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso-
line to .6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa
One meets or exceeds these require-
ments.
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if there is a fuel leak.
n NEVER start or operate this
unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel
tank and/or fuel tank cap
are damaged.
n Never smoke or light any fires near
the engine or fuel source!
n Never place any flammable mate-
rial near the engine muffler!
n Never operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.
T272/T272X
Primer Bulb
Figure 16
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube. See Figure 16.
Throttle Lock
Button
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
Figure 17
Return
Tube
IMPORTANT!
Choke Control
(closed position)
Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One is recommended for use
in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.
Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
n 1 gallon of gasoline to .6 oz. mixing oil
n 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used, it should first be treated with
a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
tighten firmly.
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold. See Figure 17.
Figure 18
5. While holding the outer tube firmly
with your left hand, use your right hand
to pull the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt, then pull quickly to
start the engine. See Figure 18.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end
of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
starter to the end of the rope travel
can damage the starter.
Make sure the
cutting
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
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