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.

WARNING!

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

WARNING!

Never start the engine from the operating position.

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

2.Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle”:

a.Depress and hold the throttle interlock, then squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.

b.Depress and hold the fast idle button.

c.Release the throttle trigger and throttle interlock, then release fast idle button.

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 if engine is cold.

5.While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance 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 move when the engine is started!

Throttle Interlock

ON

Fast Idle

Button

Throttle

Trigger

Slide ignition to ON

Primer Bulb

Press primer bulb...

Close choke

Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position

Hold

the unit

firmly...

...and pull recoil

Make sure the

attachment is clear

starter handle

of obstructions!

upward

 

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Shindaiwa T344, X7502831500 manual Starting the Engine

T344, X7502831500 specifications

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