Shindaiwa AH230, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING!
The cutting blades may move (oscil-
late) when the engine is started. Keep
away from the cutter assembly while
starting the engine.
Primer Bulb
Return
Tube
4. While holding the outer tube firmly
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter handle
until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube.
Make sure the cut-
ting attachment
is clear of obstruc-
tions!
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controled by a two
position switch mounted on the throttle
housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and
"O" for OFF or STOP.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing 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.
ON
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
3. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED
position if engine is cold.
Throttle
Lever
Ignition Switch
When the Engine Starts...

After the engine starts, allow the engine
to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before
operating the unit.

After the engine is warm, pick up the
unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so
equipped.

Advancing the throttle makes the cut-
ting attachment oscillate faster; releas-
ing the throttle permits the attachment
to stop oscillating. If the cutting attach-
ment continues to oscillate when the
engine returns to idle, carburetor idle
speed should be adjusted (see "Adjust-
ing The Carburetor" on the next page).
Starting the Engine
Open
Closed
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.
5. When the engine starts, slowly move the
choke lever to the “OPEN” position. (If
the engine stops after the initial start,
close the choke and restart.)
Open
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operat-
ing position.
NOTE:
Before starting the engine, make sure the
cutter assembly is in the cutting position
(extended). Never start the engine with the
cutter assembly in the storage/transportation
position.