Shindaiwa EB254 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 10

Starting the Engine (continued)
4. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position, then depress the throttle
lever half way and lock throttle by moving throttle lock lever halfway down.
See Figure 6.
5. Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle.
6. Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the
starter engage. See Figure 7.
7. As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
8. If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.
When The Engine Starts–
1. Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever down.
2. If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate starting
procedures for a cold or warm engine.
3. Reduce engine to idle speed until operating temperature is reached (2–3
minutes).
The blower should now be ready for use.
If The Engine Does Not Start–
Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for warm or cold engine. If the
engine still will not start, follow the "Starting a Flooded Engine" procedure.
WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and
in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is missing
or damaged!
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then
clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the en-
gine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow
chart at the end of this manual.
Stopping The Engine
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to
run at idle for 2–3 minutes.
2. Slide the ignition switch towards the
rear to "O" (OFF). See Figure 8.
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Ignition
OFF
Switch
Throttle Lever
Figure 8
Full Throttle
Idle
ON
Throttle
Lock
Lever
Figure 6
Figure 7
Ignition
Switch
Throttle
Lever
Pull upward
rapidly