Shindaiwa LE231 - Manual (Page 9)

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Starting the Engine
4. While holding the outer tube firmly with
one hand, slowly pull the recoil starter
handle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-
tion (engine ON).
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi-
tion if engine is cold.
Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
Primer Bulb
Return Tube
IMPORTANT!
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.
Figure 14
Figure 16
Figure 15
Figure 17
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
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.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operat-
ing position.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may rotate
when the engine is started!
When the Engine Starts...
 After the engine starts, allow the engine
to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before
operating the unit.
 Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
ting attachment turn faster; releasing
the throttle permits the attachment to
stop turning. If the cutting attachment
continues to rotate when the engine
returns to idle, carburetor idle speed
should be adjusted.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed posi-
tion, the engine may be flooded with fuel. If
flooding is suspected, move the choke lever
to the open position and repeatedly pull the
recoil starter to remove excess fuel and
start the engine. If the engine still fails to
start, refer to the troubleshooting section of
this manual.
5. When the engine starts, slowly move the
choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See
Figure 18. (If the engine stops after the
initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Figure 18
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Idle the engine briefly before stopping
(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition
switch to the “O” (engine OFF) position.
See Figure 19.
Stopping the Engine
Figure 19