Shindaiwa X7502872100 - Manual (Page 12)

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After the engine starts, allow the
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engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-
utes before operating the unit.
If the engine does not continue to
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run, repeat the appropriate crank-
ing procedures for a cold or warm
engine.When the engine starts, clear
excess fuel from the combustion
chamber by accelerating the engine
several times with the throttle lever.
when the Engine Starts...
Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
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ting attachment move faster; releas-
ing the throttle permits the attach-
ment to stop moving. If the cutting
attachment continues to move when
the engine returns to idle, carburetor
idle speed should be adjusted (see
“Adjusting Engine Idle”.).
If the engine does not start
Repeat the appropriate starting pro-
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cedure for a cold or warm engine.
If the engine still fails to start,
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use the procedures for “Starting a
flooded engine.”
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Open
After engine starts, move choke to OPEN
position
Close
choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 4.
position if engine is cold.
While holding the outer tube firmly
5.
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter han-
dle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
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.
IMPORTAnT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer
to the ”Starting a Flooded Engine” sec-
tion of this manual.
When the engine starts, slowly 6.
move the choke lever to the “OPEN”
position. (If the engine stops after
the initial start, close the choke and
restart.)
Operating the throttle will automati-
7.
cally disengage the fast idle setting.