Shindaiwa 80974 manual Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank, Starting the Engine

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operat- ing temperatures. Under certain con- ditions, alcohol-based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-perfor- mance 2-cycle type engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of non-approved mixing oils can lead to excessive carbon deposits.

■Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87

or higher.

■Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa One meets

or exceeds these requirements.

Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is rec- ommended for

use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines. Shindaiwa One also in- cludes a fuel stabilizer.

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

■1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

■5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil

IMPORTANT!

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of fire!

■ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.

■Wipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source before restarting!

■NEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.

■NEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

■Never smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

■Never place any flammable mate- rial near the engine muffler!

■Never operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.

OPERATION

			Mix only enough fuel for your immediate		1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
			needs! If fuel must be stored longer than		2.	Clear any dirt or other debris from
			30 days and	oil with fuel stabilizer		around the fuel filler cap.
			is not used, it should first be treated with		3.	Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
			a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.			with clean, fresh fuel.
					4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and
Starting the Engine						tighten firmly.
	NOTE:			Return	4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-posi-						position if engine is cold.
				Tube
						See Figure 17.
tion on-off switch mounted on the throttle
body. This switch is typically labeled “I” for
ON and “O” for OFF.
	IGNITION SWITCH ON					Make sure the
						cutting attach-
		T272/T272X				ment
						is clear of ob-
			Primer Bulb			structions!
			Figure 16
			3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
			seen flowing in the transparent return
	�����		tube. See Figure 16.
		Throttle Lock		IMPORTANT!
Figure 15		Button
			The primer system only pushes fuel		Figure 18
1.	Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”		through the carburetor. Repeatedly
	position. See Figure 15.		pressing the primer bulb will not flood the		5.	While holding the outer tube firmly
2.	Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”		engine with fuel.			with your left hand, use your right hand
	position as follow:			Choke Control		to pull the recoil starter handle until
	a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward					resistance is felt, then pull quickly to
				(closed position)
	the handgrip on the shaft tube.					start the engine. See Figure 18.
	b. Depress and hold the throttle
	lock button.					CAUTION!
	c. While depressing the throttle lock				Do not pull the recoil starter to the end
	button, release the throttle lever.
	See Figure 15.				of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
					starter to the end of the rope travel
			Figure 17		can damage the starter.

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