Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Some gasolines contain alcohol as an oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may cause increased operating tem- peratures. Under certain conditions,
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and a premium
Filling the Fuel Tank
nUse only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.
nMix gasoline with 50:1 Shindaiwa. Premium
Example of 50:1 mixing quantities:
n5 liters of gasoline to 0.1 liter mixing oil.
n1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days and Shindaiwa One oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
nSTOP the engine before refueling.
nALWAYS allow the unit to cool before refueling!
nALWAYS store gasoline in a container approved for flammable liquids.
nWipe all spilled fuel and move the unit at least 3 m (10 feet) from the fueling point before restarting!
nNEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.
nNEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
nNEVER smoke or light any fires near the unit or fuels!
nNEVER place any flammable mate- rial near the engine muffler!
nNEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in place and properly functioning!
Remove the Fuel Filler Cap
Figure 4
1. | Place the blower on a flat, level surface. | 4. | Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten |
2. | Clear any dirt or other debris from |
| firmly. |
| around the fuel filler cap. | 5. | Wipe away any spilled fuel before start- |
3. | Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank |
| ing the blower. |
| with clean, fresh fuel. |
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Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Danger from rotating impeller!
The impeller will rotate whenever the blower is operated! Never operate this blower unless the intake cover and blower tubes are properly installed and in good working order!
WARNING!
Danger from thrown dust or debris!
Always wear eye protection when operating this machine! Never direct the blower stream toward people or animals!
Never operate this blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse!
nNever pull the starter cord to its full length!
nAlways engage the starter before cranking the engine!
nAlways rewind the starter cord slowly!
Never operate the blower if blower tubes are missing or damaged!
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 flood the engine with fuel.
Choke
Open
Choke | Fuel | |
Closed | ||
Primer | ||
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| Bulb | |
Figure 5 | ||
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3.Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up (choke is closed). See Figure 5.