Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa EB240S Manual Del Usuario

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
Danger from rotating impeller!
The impeller will rotate whenever
the blower is operated! Never
operate this blower unless the
intake cover and blower tubes
are properly installed and in good
working order!
Danger from thrown dust or
debris! Always wear eye protec-
tion when operating this machine!
Never direct the blower stream
toward people or animals!
Never operate this blower unless
all controls are properly installed
and in good working order.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be dam-
aged by abuse!
■ Never pull the starter cord to
its full length!
■ Always engage the starter
before cranking the engine!
■ Always rewind the starter cord
slowly!
Never operate the blower if
blower tubes are missing or
damaged!
IMPORTANT!
The engine ignition is controlled by a
two-position "ON-OFF" switch located
on the left side of the blower handle
grip. This switch is typically labeled "I"
for ON and "O" for OFF.
Starting Procedure
1. Switch the ignition to the "I" (ON)
position.
Run (ignition
"ON")
Stop
(ignition
"OFF")
Ignition Switch
2. Prime the fuel system by repeatedly
depressing the fuel primer bulb until
no air bubbles are visible in the fuel
discharge line.
Fuel
Discharge
Line
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IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
3. Cold Engine Only. Choke the
engine by pulling the choke control
to the fully extended position (choke
is closed).
4. Place the blower on the ground, and
hold the blower handle firmly with
your left hand.
5. Grasp the starter cord with your right
hand and pull the starter cord slowly
until you feel the starter engage,
then...
6. ...start the blower by pulling the
starter cord upward rapidly.
If necessary, repeat Step 6 two or three
times until the engine starts.
When the engine starts
IMPORTANT!
For maximum blower performance and
operating life, allow the engine to warm
up before use.
1. Run the engine at idle speed until
operating temperature is reached (2
or 3 minutes).
2. As the engine warms, open the choke
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gradually by slowly pushing the
choke control in to the fully retracted
position.
3. The blower should now be ready for
use.
If the engine does not start
Repeat the appropriate starting proce-
dures for "hot" or "cold" engine. If the
engine still will not start, follow the
"Starting a Flooded Engine" procedure
(below).
Starting a flooded engine
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and
use the spark plug wrench to remove
the spark plug in a counter-clockwise
direction.
Choke
Control (pull
Fuel Primer Bulb
to close)
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is
soaked with fuel, clean or replace the
plug as required.
3. Clear excess fuel from the combus-
tion chamber by cranking the engine
several times while the spark plug is
removed with ignition off.
CAUTION!
Incorrect spark plug installation can
result in serious engine damage!
4. Install the spark plug and firmly
tighten it with the spark plug wrench.
If a torque wrench is available, torque
the spark plug to 148–165 inch-
pounds. Reconnect the spark plug
lead.
5. Repeat the starting procedures for
"warm engine."
6. If the engine still fails to fire or start,
refer to the troubleshooting flowchart
at the end of this manual.
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