Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa 89302 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!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I"
position.
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can
be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
4. 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.
5. When the engine starts, slowly move
the choke lever to the "OPEN" posi-
tion. If the engine stops after the initial
start, close the choke and restart.
When the Engine Starts...
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-
utes before operating the unit.
After the engine is warm, pick up the
unit and clip on the shoulder strap, if
so equipped.
10
IMPORTANT!
ON
Throttle lever
Slide ignition to ON
Closed
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may
move when the engine is started!
Keep your hands and your body away
from the cutter assembly while start-
ing the engine!
IMPORTANT!
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.
Advancing the throttle makes the cutting
attachment move faster; releasing the
throttle permits the attachment to stop
moving. If the cutting attachment con-
Ignition
switch Primer
bulb
Press the primer bulb
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
When the engine starts, slowly move the
choke lever to the "OPEN" position
tinues to move when the engine returns
to idle, carburetor idle speed should be
adjusted (see "Adjusting Engine Idle".).
Return tube
Hold
the unit
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
Open