Starting Cold Engine - Shindaiwa T242X Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Starting Cold Engine

WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the
engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury.
Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects
that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position stop switch
mounted on the throttle handle labeled, "I" for ON or START
and "O" for OFF or STOP.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke lever (B) to
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (E) until fuel is visible and flows freely
in the clear fuel tank return line (F). Pump purge bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment
parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle (G)
and throttle trigger lockout (H) with left hand and fully
depress throttle trigger (J) to wide open position.
Pull starter handle (K) slowly until recoil starter engages,
then pull quickly and firmly until engine fires, or maximum
five (5) pulls.
CAUTION!
■
Return starter handle (K) slowly. DO NOT let starter
handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
■
Do not pull starter handle (K) to the end of the rope
travel. Pulling the starter handle to the end of the
rope travel can damage the recoil starter.
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever (B) to the
(D), Run (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle
(G) and throttle trigger lockout (H) with left hand and fully
depress throttle trigger (J) to wide open position. Pull starter
handle (K) until engine starts and runs. Release throttle
trigger (J) and allow unit to warm up at idle for several
minutes.
If engine does not start with choke on
position, after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip the throttle handle (G) and
support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout (H),
and gradually depress throttle trigger (J) to increase engine
RPM to operating speed.
T242X Trimmer
IMPORTANT!
(C), Cold Start Position.
NOTE:
(D), Run (open)
B
K
A
C
D
F
E
H
J
G