Shindaiwa AH242 - Manual (Page 11)

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Slide the ignition switch to the “I” 1.
position.
Press the primer bulb until fuel can
2.
be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
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.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 3.
position if engine is cold.
While holding the outer tube firmly
4.
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.
When the engine starts, slowly move 5.
the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. If the engine stops after the ini-
tial start, close the choke and restart.
Primer Bulb
Return Tube
Press the primer bulb
Closed
Set the choke lever to CLOSED
Move choke lever to OPEN
position when engine starts
Open
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position
ON
Starting the Engine (continued)
WARNING!
The cutting blades may move
(oscillate) when the engine is
started. Keep away from the cutter
assembly while starting the engine!
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.