Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Shindaiwa 270 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Starting the Engine

NOTE:
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-
position on-off switch mounted on the
throttle body. This switch is typically
labeled "I" for ON and "O" for OFF.
Brushcutters Grass Trimmers
IGNITION
SWITCH ON
Throttle Lock Button
Figure 16
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON"
position. See Figure 16.
2. Set the throttle lever to the "fast idle";
a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward the
handgrip on the shaft tube.
b. Depress and hold the throttle lock
button.
c. While depressing the throttle lock
button, release the throttle lever. See
Figure 16.
Primer Bulb
Figure 17
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube. See Figure 17.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-
ing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.

Stopping the Engine

Brushcutters Grass Trimmers
IGNITION
SWITCH OFF
Figure 21
Figure 18
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi-
tion if engine is cold. See Figure 18.
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Figure 19
Return Tube
5. While holding the outer tube firmly
with one hand, slowly pull the recoil
starter handle until resistance is felt,
then pull quickly to start the engine.
See Figure 19.
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!
Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about
2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to
the "O" (OFF) position. See Figure 21.
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6. When the engine starts, slowly move the
Choke Control
(closed position)
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Make sure the
cutting head
is clear of
obstructions!
7. Operating the throttle will automatically
When the Engine Starts...
n After the engine starts, allow the engine
n After the engine is warm, pick up the
n Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
choke lever to the "OPEN" position. See
Figure 20. (If the engine stops after the ini-
tial start, close the choke and restart.)
Choke Control
(open position)
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Figure 20
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the oper-
ating position.
disengage the fast idle setting.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, 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.
to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before
operating the unit.
unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so
equipped.
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.
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