Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gaso- line may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain condi- tions, 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-performance C4 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.

Starting the Engine

Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.

Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle air-cooled mixing oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FC classified oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

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!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than

30 days and

oil with fuel stabilizer is

not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such

as STA-BIL™.

Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines and also includes a fuel stabilizer.

IMPORTANT!

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire

NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine.

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

ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use. During each refill, check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and/or fuel tank. If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be re- paired before using the unit.

ALWAYS move the unit at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a fuel storage area or other readily flammable materi- als before starting the engine.

NEVER place flammable material close to the engine muffler.

NEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester screen in place.

1.Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface.

2.Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.

3.Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.

4.Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly.

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.

Throttle

Lock

Button

Hand Grip

Figure 16

C3410

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. See Figure 16.

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

a.Squeeze the throttle lever toward the handgrip.

b.Depress and hold the throttle lock button.

c.While depressing the throttle lock button, release the throttle lever. See Figure 16.

Primer Bulb

Return Tube

Figure 17

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

Closed

if engine is

 

cold.

 

 

Figure 18

Make sure the

cutting

attachment

is clear of obstructions!

Figure 19

5.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resis- tance 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.

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Shindaiwa C3410, 81188 manual Mixing Fuel, Starting the Engine, Filling the Fuel Tank, Examples of 501 mixing quantities

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