Mixing Fuel; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa 81359 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, 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 intend-
ed for use in high-performance 2-cycle
engines, and should never be used in
your Shindaiwa engine.
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
n STOP engine before refueling.
n ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
n NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.

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.
Hand Grip
Figure 14
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position. See Figure 14.
Return Tube
Primer Bulb
Figure 15
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
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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 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.
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.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through
the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the
primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
C242
Closed
Figure 16
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
n 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 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 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.
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!
Figure 17
4. 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.
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