Stopping The Engine - Shindaiwa EB8520RT Operator's Manual

Engine operation
Engine warm-up
Starting a warm engine
1. Ignition switch
1. Purge bulb
1. Starter handle

Stopping the engine

1. Ignition switch
3. Throttle trigger
2. Throttle position lever
2. Throttle position lever
1. Once the engine starts, return throttle position lever forward
(idle), allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes at idling (i.e. low
speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
3. Never run the engine without the blower pipes fitted.
The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke.
1. Ignition Switch
Move ignition switch to "I" (START) position.
2. Throttle Position Lever
Move throttle position lever midway between idle and full
throttle positions.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
4. Recoil Starter
Place the blower on a flat, clear area. Hold the blower firmly
with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope until
engine fires.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.
1. Throttle Position Lever
Release throttle trigger. Move throttle position lever forward
to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shut-
ting off engine.
2. Move ignition switch to "O" (STOP) position.
If engine does not stop when ignition switch is moved to
STOP position, close choke -
Have your shindaiwa dealer repair ignition switch before
using blower again.
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WARNING
position - to stall engine.