Shindaiwa X7502864301 - Manual (Page 11)

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When the motor starts...
Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank). 1.
If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate cranking proce- 2.
dures 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.
Operating the throttle will automatically disengage the fast idle setting.
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WARNING!
The cutting attachment will move when the engine accelerates!
If the Engine Does Not Start
Repeat the appropriate starting procedure for a cold or warm engine.
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If the engine still fails to start, use the procedures for “Starting a flooded engine.”
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Operation
Squeezing the throttle increases engine speed, causing the clutch to engage and operate the cutters.
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Releasing the throttle decreases engine speed, causing the cutters to slow, and then stop altogether as the clutch
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disengages.
Use a sweeping motion when cutting, and vary throttle settings often.
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Avoid cutting material larger than 1.3 cm in diameter.
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Ignition OFF
Ignition
Switch
Stopping the Engine
Cool the engine by allowing it to idle for 2–3 minutes. 1.
Move the ignition switch to the “O” or STOP position. See Figure 11. 2.
Starting a Flooded Engine
WARNING!
Burn danger from hot engine!
Figure 11
Starting A Flooded Engine
Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position. 1.
Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear 2.
excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.
If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at
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the end of this manual.