Mixing Fuel; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa T3410 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
n Some types of gasoline contain
alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygen-
ated gasoline may cause increased
operating temperatures. Under cer-
tain conditions, alcohol-based gaso-
line may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.
n 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-performance C4
engines, and should never be used
in your Shindaiwa engine.
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.

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.
T3410
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Throttle
Lever
Throttle
Lock
Button
C3410
Figure 22
C35014
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position. See Figure 22.
2. Set the throttle lever to the "fast idle";
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 22.
n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
n Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled
mixing oil that meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified
oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
Gasoline
liters
2.5 l . ................................. 50 ml
5 l . ................................... 100 ml
10 l . ................................. 200 ml
20 l . ................................. 400 ml
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and
not used, it should first be treated with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
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 and also includes a fuel stabilizer.
Primer Bulb
ON
Throttle
Return Tube
Lock
Button
Figure 23
ON
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
Throttle
Lockout
Lever The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
4. Set the choke
lever to the
CLOSED
position
if engine is
cold.
2-cycle mixing oil
milliliters
IMPORTANT!
oil with fuel stabilizer is
IMPORTANT!
XST011
IMPORTANT!
Closed
341018
Figure 24
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 from the fueling
point and source before starting.
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 re-
paired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit at least 3
meters away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materials
before starting the engine.
NEVER place flammable material close
to the engine muffler.
NEVER operate the engine without the
muffler and spark arrester screen in
place.
1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2. 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.
Make sure the
obstructions!
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Figure 25
5. While holding the outer tube firmly with
left hand. Use your other hand to slowly
pull the recoil starter handle until resis-
tance 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.
cutting
attachment
is clear of
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