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Starting the engine, Mixing fuel, Filling the fuel tank – Shindaiwa 81359 User Manual

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Figure 15

Primer Bulb

Return Tube

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is

not used, it should first be treated with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

Starting the Engine

4. While holding the outer tube firmly with

left hand. Use your other hand to slowly

pull the recoil starter handle until resis-

tance is felt, then pull quickly to start the

engine.

2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be

seen flowing in the transparent return

tube.

Make sure the

cutting

attachment

is clear of

obstructions!

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 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.

Mixing Fuel

1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from

around the fuel filler cap.

3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank

with clean, fresh fuel.

4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten

firmly.

CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.

CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol
as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso-
line may cause increased operating
temperatures. Under certain condi-
tions, alcohol-based gasoline may also
reduce the lubricating qualities of some
2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type
of gasoline containing more than 10%
alcohol by volume! Generic oils and
some outboard oils may not be intend-
ed for use in high-performance 2-cycle
engines, and should never be used in
your Shindaiwa engine.

n

Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline

with a pump octane of 87 or higher.

n

Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled

mixing oil that meets or exceeds

ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified

oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

n

1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

n

5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil

Oil is a registered JASO FC

classified oil and also meets or exceeds

ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.

Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in

all Shindaiwa low emissions engines and

also includes a fuel stabilizer.

1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”

position. See Figure 14.

3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED

position if engine is cold.

C242

Hand Grip

Figure 16

Closed

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!

n STOP engine before refueling.
n ALWAYS allow the engine to cool

before refueling!

n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the

engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!

n NEVER start or operate this unit if

there is a fuel leak.

n NEVER start or operate this unit if

the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

n

NEVER smoke or light any fires

near the engine or fuel source!

n

NEVER place any flammable mate-

rial near the engine muffler!

n NEVER operate the engine without

the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.