Shindaiwa EB802 - Manual (Page 11)

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EB802RT
EB802 Full Throttle
Idle
Full Throttle
Throttle Lever
ON
Throttle Lock
Lever
Ignition
Switch
WARNING!
Never operate the blower
unless all controls are properly
installed and in good working order.
Never operate the blower if the cyl-
inder cover is missing or damaged!
■
Open the choke (if it is not already
open) by moving the choke lever
down.
■
If the engine does not continue to
run, repeat the appropriate start-
ing procedures for a cold or warm
engine.
When The Engine Starts
Figure 13
Pull upward
rapidly
■
After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3
minutes before operating the unit.
Starting Procedure
1. Place the blower on the ground.
2. Prime the fuel system by repeatedly
depressing the fuel primer bulb until
no air bubbles are visible in the fuel
discharge line.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not fl ood
the engine with fuel.
3. Cold Engine Only. Choke the
engine by moving the choke lever
up (choke is closed). See Figure 11.
4. Move the throttle lever to half
throttle. RT Model: Slide the ignition
switch to the “I” (ON) position, then
depress the throttle lever halfway
and lock throttle by moving the
throttle lock lever halfway down. See
Figure 12.
5. Hold the blower fi rmly with your left
hand on the fan case.
6. Using your right hand, pull the
starter handle slowly until you feel
the starter engage. See Figure 13.
7. As the starter engages, pull the
starter handle upward rapidly.
8. If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7
until the engine starts.
Figure 14
Stop Button
Ignition Switch
OFF
EB802
EB802RT
Repeat the appropriate starting pro-
cedures for warm or cold engine. If
the engine still will not start, follow the
“Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to run
at idle for 2–3 minutes.
2. Push and hold the Stop button down
until the engine stops. RT Model:
Slide the ignition switch towards the
rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 14.
If The Engine Does Not Start
Starting A Flooded Engine
Starting the Engine
Stopping The Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear
excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fi re, refer to the troubleshooting fl ow chart at
the end of this manual.
OFF
Choke DOWN:
Open
Fuel Primer
Bulb
Choke UP:
Closed
Prime the engine and close choke
Figure 12
Figure 11