Shindaiwa LE242 - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
When the Engine Starts...
 After the engine starts, allow the engine
to warm up at idle  or  minutes before
operating the unit.
 Advancing 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).
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.
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 1. (If the engine stops after the
initial start, close the choke and restart.)
Starting the Engine
. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
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.
Figure 9
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
XST013
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.
Make sure the
cutting attach-
ment
is clear of ob-
structions!
Figure 12
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.
ON
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. See Figure 9.
. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
Primer Bulb
Return Tube
Figure 10
Closed
Figure 11
Figure 13
Open