Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa T350 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.
T350 Throttle Assembly
Throttle
Lockout
Lever A
Lock
Button C
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Throttle Lever B
Figure 20
1. Set the throttle lever to "fast idle" by
performing the following:
a. Depress and hold throttle lockout
lever "A".
b. Squeeze and hold throttle lever "B"
(toward the handgrip).
c. Depress and hold throttle lever lock
button "C".
d. While depressing throttle lever
lock "C", release throttle lock lever
"B" and lockout lever "A".
2. Slide the ignition switch to "I" (ON)
position.
3. Prime the engine by repeatedly de-
pressing the carburetor primer bulb
until fuel can be seen flowing through
the transparent overflow return tube.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
4. (Cold Engine Only) Choke the
engine by moving the choke lever
up towards the spark plug (choke is
closed). See Figure 21.
IMPORTANT!
C350 Throttle Assembly
Lock
Button C
Ignition
Switch
Throttle
Lever B
WARNING!
KEEP WELL CLEAR OF THE
CUTTING ATTACHMENT! THE
CUTTING ATTACHMENT MAY
ROTATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS
STARTED!
 Place the trimmer on the ground
during all starting operations.
 Make sure you have a secure
footing, and keep a firm grip on
the machine as well.
 Keep all bystanders and pets
well clear of the trimmer during
starting.
Figure 21
Cranking the Engine
5. While holding the outer tube firmly
Ignition
6. Start the trimmer by pulling the
Switch
Throttle
Lockout
Lever A
C35014
Figure 22
Choke
Closed
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with your left hand, use your right
hand to pull the starter handle slowly
upward until you feel the starter
engage. See Figure 22.
starter handle upward rapidly.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily dam-
aged 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.
Make sure the cutting attachment is
clear of obstructions!
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