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Starting the engine – Shindaiwa 62891-94311 User Manual

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Starting the Engine

Primer Bulb

Return

Tube

While holding the outer tube firmly

with one hand, slowly pull the recoil

starter handle until resistance is felt,

then pull quickly to start the engine.

4.

Press the primer bulb until fuel can be

seen flowing in the transparent return

tube.

2.

Make sure the

cutting attachment is

clear of obstructions!

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.

IMPORTANT!

The primer system only pushes fuel

through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-

ing 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.

Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”

position.

1.

Set the choke lever to the CLOSED

position if engine is cold.

3.

Throttle

Lever

Ignition

Switch

Closed

When the Engine Starts...

After the engine starts, allow the

engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3

minutes before operating the unit.
After the engine is warm, pick up the

unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so

equipped.
Advancing the throttle makes the

cutting attachment turn faster;

releasing the throttle permits the

attachment to stop turning. If the

cutting attachment continues to

rotate when the engine returns to

idle, carburetor idle speed should be

adjusted (see “Adjusting The Engine

Idle” on the next page).

WARNING!
The cutting blades may move

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, move

the choke lever to the open position

and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to

remove excess fuel and start the engine.

If the engine still fails to start, refer to the

troubleshooting section of this manual.

Open

WARNING!
Never start the engine from

the operating position.

When the engine starts, slowly move

the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-

tion. (If the engine stops after the initial

start, close the choke and restart.)

5.