Shindaiwa T254, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Slide ignition to ON
ON
Fast Idle
Button
Close
choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
Starting the Engine
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.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”:
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
Press primer bulb...
Primer Bulb
a. Depress and hold the throttle lock, then squeeze the throttle trigger.
b. Depress and hold the fast idle button.
c. Release the throttle trigger and throttle lock, then release fast idle
button.
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep
movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.