Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom Owner's/Operator's Manual

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. Keep mov-
able parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause
loss of control.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position.
2. Set the throttle lever to the "fast
idle":
a. Depress and hold the throttle lock,
then squeeze the throttle trigger.
b. Depress and hold the fast idle
button.
c. Release the throttle trigger and
throttle lock, then release fast idle
button.
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel
can be seen flowing in the trans-
parent return tube.
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
iMPORTanT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
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.
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.
6. When the engine starts, slowly
move the choke lever to the "OPEN"
position. (If the engine stops after
the initial start, close the choke and
restart.)
7. Operating the throttle will automati-
cally disengage the fast idle setting.
iMPORTanT
Throttle Lock
Fast Idle
Button
Throttle
Trigger
Primer Bulb
ON
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Closed
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer
to the "Starting a Flooded Engine"
section of this manual.
Open
Return Tube
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
iMPORTanT!
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