Shindaiwa T261X/EVC, T261/EVC, 81605 manual Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank, Starting the Engine

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

Some types of gasoline contain al- cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased op- erating temperatures. Under certain conditions, 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 out- board 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 oper- ate 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.

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

nMix 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

n1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

n5 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 StaBil™.

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

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING! Minimize the risk of fire!

nSTOP engine before refueling.

nALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling!

nWipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point and source 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 dam- aged.

n NEVER smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

n NEVER place any flammable material near the engine muffler!

nNEVER operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good working condition.

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.

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.

	IMPORTANT!	Make sure the cutting
	The primer system only pushes fuel
ON		attachment
	through the carburetor. Repeatedly	is clear of
	pressing the primer bulb will not flood the	obstructions!
	engine with fuel.
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Figure 16	Closed
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-		26120
		Figure 19
tion (engine ON).
		4. While holding the outer tube firmly
		with left hand, use your other hand to
		slowly pull the recoil starter handle
Primer	26121	until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
	Figure 18	to start the engine.
Bulb
	2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be	CAUTION!
26117	seen flowing in the transparent return
		Do not pull the recoil starter to the
Return Tube	tube.
Figure 17	3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED	end of the rope travel. Pulling the
		recoil starter to the end of the rope
	position if engine is cold.
		travel can damage the starter.