Remove blower pipes, Operation, Fuel – Shindaiwa X7501920500 User Manual

Page 10: Starting the engine (continued)

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WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed

and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is

missing or damaged!

If The Engine Does Not Start–
Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for warm or cold engine. If the

engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.

Throttle Lever

Figure 8

Stopping The Engine
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to

run at idle for 2–3 minutes.

2. Slide the ignition switch towards the

rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 8.

Ignition

Switch

OFF

Starting the Engine (continued)

Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then

clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine

several times.

3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow

chart at the end of this manual.

Pull upward

rapidly

Figure 7

The blower should now be ready for use.

Figure 6

Full Throttle

Idle

4. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle

lever half way and lock throttle by moving throttle lock lever halfway

down. See Figure 6.

5. Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle.
6. Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the

starter engage. See Figure 7.

7. As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.
8. If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.

When The Engine Starts–
1. Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever

down.

2. If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate starting

procedures for a cold or warm engine.

3. Operate the throttle to reduce engine to idle speed until operating

temperature is reached (2–3 minutes).

Throttle

Lever

ON

Throttle

Lock

Lever

Ignition

Switch

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