Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa AH231 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting A Cold Engine – Restarting After Refueling
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-po-
sition START-STOP switch mounted on
the throttle body, typically labelled "I" for
START and "O" for STOP.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I"
(START) position. See Figure 16.
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Figure 16
Cranking The Engine
WARNING!
When the engine starts or is running–
even at idle–the hedge trimmer cutter
blade may move (oscillate). Keep your
hands and your body away from the cut-
ter assembly while starting the engine!
WARNING!
When starting the engine, make sure
the cutter attachment is well clear of
bystanders, pets or objects. The cutter
may oscillate during start-up.
CAUTION!
Never operate the trimmer unless a
cutter attachment is installed.
Before starting the engine, make sure the
cutter assembly is in the cutting position
(extended). Refer to page 7 for adjustment
procedures. Never start the engine with the
cutter assembly in the storage/transporta-
tion position.
2. Prime the
engine by
depressing
the carbure-
tor primer
bulb four or
five times.
See Figure 17.
You should be
able to see fuel
inside the bulb.
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Figure 17
3. Choke the engine by moving the choke
lever up to the "closed" position. See
Figure 18.
Before starting the engine, make sure the
cutter assembly is in the cutting position
(extended). Refer to page 7 for adjustment
procedures. Never start the engine with the
cutter assembly in the storage/transporta-
tion position.
1. Place the unit firmly on the ground,
making sure it is stable and that the
cutter attachment is free and clear of
any bystanders or objects. Grip the
outer tube with your left hand and grasp
the starter rope handle with your right
hand. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by
abuse.
 ALWAYS engage the starter before
attempting to crank the engine.
 NEVER pull the starter cord to its full
length.
 ALWAYS rewind the starter cord
slowly.
Return Tube
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Figure 18
Control Positions (warm engine)
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "I"
(START) position.
2. Move the choke lever down to the
"open" position.
2. Pull the starter handle slowly until you
feel the starter engage.
3. Pull the starter handle quickly to start
the engine.
When The Engine Starts Or Fires
Open the choke by moving the choke lever
down. See Figure 20.
Choke Lever
Open
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Figure 20
Closed
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