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.

ON

Figure 9

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. See Figure 9.

Return Tube

Primer Bulb

Figure 10

2.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.

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

Closed

Figure 11

Make sure the cutting attach- ment

is clear of ob-

structions!

Figure 12

4.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.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started!

5.When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See Figure 13. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)

Open

Figure 13

WARNING!

Never start the engine from the operating position.

IMPORTANT!

If the engine fails to start after several at- tempts with the choke in the closed posi- tion, the engine may be flooded with fuel. If flooding is suspected, move the choke lever to the open position and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to remove excess fuel and start the engine. If the engine still fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

When the Engine Starts...

nAfter the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.

nAdvancing the throttle makes the cut- ting attachment turn faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop turning. If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting Engine Idle” on next page).

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Shindaiwa LE242/EVC Starting the Engine, Slide the ignition switch to the on position. See Figure, When the Engine Starts
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81604, LE242/EVC specifications

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