Shindaiwa Guide to Starting the Engine of Your M254 Engine
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Starting the Engine

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.

WARNING!

Never start the engine from the operating position.

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

2.Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”:

a.Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip on the shaft tube.

b.Depress and hold the throttle lock button.

c.While depressing the throttle lock button, release the throttle lever.

3.Press the primer bulb until fuel can 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.

4.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.

5.While holding the outer tube firmly 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.

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.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment may move when the engine is started!

When the Engine Starts...

■■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min- utes before operating the unit.

■■After the engine is warm, pick up the unit and clip on the shoulder strap, if so equipped.

ON

Throttle Lock

Button

Slide ignition to ON

Close choke

Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position

6.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.)

7.Operating the throttle will automati- cally disengage the fast idle setting.

IMPORTANT!

If the engine fails to start after sev- eral 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” section of this manual.

■■Advancing the throttle makes the cut- ting attachment move faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop moving. If the cutting attachment continues to move when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle”.).

Primer Bulb

Press primer bulb...

Hold

the unit

firmly...

...and pull recoil

Make sure the

attachment is clear

starter handle

of obstructions!

upward

 

 

Open

After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position

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Contents M254 Multipurpose Tool Carrier Introduction ContentsOperational and warning labels Work Safely Stay Alert SafetyUse Good Judgment Safety Labels Product DescriptionSpecifications Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeHandle Assembly and adjustmentsPrior to assembly Throttle lever free playAssembling tube sections Disassembling the tube sectionsMixing Fuel Fuel RequirementsAfter use Filling the Fuel TankMinimize the Risk of Fire When the Engine Starts Starting the EngineStarting a Flooded Engine Stopping the EngineOperation Checking Unit ConditionMaintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following Daily maintenanceHour maintenance More frequently in dusty conditionsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug 10/15 hour maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element Valve adjustment Engine Break-In Carburetor AdjustmentMuffler Maintenance High Altitude OperationIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine IdleLong Term Storage Troubleshooting Guide Is the engine overheating? Engine is knockingEngine difficult to shut off Poor accelerationEngine stops abruptly Top of engine is getting dirty and oilyExceptions 99922201031 02/05/2010 01/2010 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number

M254 specifications

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