Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operat- ing temperatures. Under certain con- ditions,
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and
■Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87
or higher.
■Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa
or exceeds these requirements.
Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds
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
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| Mix only enough fuel for your immediate | 1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface. | |||
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| needs! If fuel must be stored longer than | 2. | Clear any dirt or other debris from | ||
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| is not used, it should first be treated with | 3. | Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank | ||
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| a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™. |
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| 4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and | ||
Starting the Engine |
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ON and “O” for OFF. |
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| IGNITION SWITCH ON |
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| Primer Bulb |
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Figure 15 | Button |
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1. | Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” | through the carburetor. Repeatedly | |||||
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| 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 | |||
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| to pull the recoil starter handle until | |
| a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward |
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| the handgrip on the shaft tube. |
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| b. Depress and hold the throttle |
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| lock button. |
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| c. While depressing the throttle lock |
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| button, release the throttle lever. |
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| See Figure 15. |
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| of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil | ||
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