Shindaiwa M242 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 8)

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Starting the Engine

4. 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.

1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi-

tion (engine ON).

2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be

seen ﬂowing in the transparent return

tube.

3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi-

tion if engine is cold.

Make sure the

cutting head

is clear of ob-

structions!

IMPORTANT!

Engine ignition is controlled by a two posi-

tion switch mounted on the throttle housing

labeled: “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF

or STOP.

Figure 7

Figure 9

Figure 8

Figure 10

IMPORTANT!

The primer system only pushes fuel

through the carburetor. Repeatedly press-

ing the primer bulb will not ﬂood the

engine with fuel.

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!

Never start the engine from

the operating position.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment may rotate

when the engine is started!

When the Engine Starts...

 After the engine starts, allow the engine

to warm up at idle 2 or 3 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 the next page).

IMPORTANT!

If the engine fails to start after several

attempts 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.

5. When the engine starts, slowly move the

choke lever to the “OPEN” position. See

Figure 11. (If the engine stops after

the initial start, close the choke and

restart.)

Figure 11

Closed

Open

Idle the engine brieﬂy before stopping

(about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition

switch to the “O” (engine OFF) position.

See Figure 12.

Stopping the Engine

Figure 12

ON

Primer Bulb

Return Tube

251029

OFF

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