Shindaiwa X7502863800 - Manual (Page 10)

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Cool the engine by allowing it to 1.
idle for 2–3 minutes.
Move the ignition switch to the “O”
2.
or STOP position.
Stopping the engine
Squeezing the throttle increases
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engine speed, causing the clutch to
engage and operate the cutters.
Releasing the throttle decreases
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engine speed, causing the cutters
to slow, and then stop altogether as
the clutch disengages.
Use a sweeping motion when cut-
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ting, and vary throttle settings often.
Avoid cutting material larger than
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1.27 cm in diameter.
Operation
Starting the engine (continued)
When the motor starts...
Open the choke by moving the 1.
choke lever backward (toward the
fuel tank).
If the engine does not continue to
2.
run, repeat the appropriate crank-
ing procedures for a cold or warm
engine.
When the engine starts, clear 3.
excess fuel from the combustion
chamber by accelerating the engine
several times with the throttle lever.
Operating the throttle will automati-
4.
cally disengage the fast idle setting.
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.”
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, repair, or cleaning
work on the unit, make sure the
engine and cutting attachment are
completely stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage
and lead to personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
General maintenance
Starting A Flooded Engine
Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1.
(ON) position.
Open the choke, squeeze the throt-
2.
tle trigger to the wide open throttle
position, then clear excess fuel from
the combustion chamber by crank-
ing the engine several times.
If the engine still fails to start or fire, 3.
refer to the troubleshooting flow
chart at the end of this manual.
Slide the ignition switch to the OFF position
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot
engine! Allow engine to cool before
removing cylinder cover.