Shindaiwa T254 - Manual (Page 11)

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Slide ignition to ON
ON
Fast Idle
Button
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Close
choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
Starting the Engine
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.
Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 1.
Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”: 2.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold. 4.
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!
The cutting attachment may move when the engine is started!
Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent 3.
return tube.
While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to 5.
slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
Press primer bulb...
Primer Bulb
Depress and hold the throttle interlock, then squeeze the throttle lever. a.
Depress and hold the fast idle button. b.
Release the throttle lever and throttle interlock, then release fast idle c.
button.
Throttle
Interlock
Throttle
Lever