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WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow
it to cool before refueling. Avoid
overfilling and wipe off any fuel that
may have spilled.
Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
engine at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point and source
before restarting!
NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
NEVER smoke or light any fires near
the engine or fuel source!
NEVER place any flammable mate-
rial near the engine muffler!
NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
good working condition.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer
is not used, it should first be treated with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of
non-approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain al-
cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated
gasoline may cause increased op-
erating temperatures. Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based gasoline
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.
Never use any type of gasoline
containing more than 10% alcohol
by volume! Generic oils and some
outboard oils may not be intended
for use in high-performance 2-cycle
type engines, and should never be
used in your Shindaiwa engine.
Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane of 87 or higher.
Mixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a
gasoline/ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon of gaso-
line to 2.6 ozs mixing oil). Shindaiwa
One meets or exceeds these require
-
ments.
Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or exceeds
ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.
Shindaiwa One is recommended for
use in all Shindaiwa low emissions engines.
Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel
stabilizer.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz.
mixing oil.
5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml.
mixing oil.
Starting the Engine
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON”
position. See Figure 15.
2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”
position as follow:
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 15.
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be
seen flowing in the transparent return
tube. See Figure 16.
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.
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.
Choke Control
(closed position)
Throttle Lock
Button
T272/T272X
IGNITION SWITCH ON
Figure 15
Return
Tube
Figure 16
5. While holding the outer tube firmly with
your left hand, use your right hand to pull
the recoil starter handle until resistance
is felt, then pull quickly to start the en
-
gine. See Figure 18.
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED posi
-
tion if engine is cold. See Figure 17.
Figure 18
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.
Primer Bulb
Filling the Fuel Tank
Make sure
the cutting
attachment
is clear of
obstructions!