Swisher E4-S3000 manual

SWISH ER OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MAN UAL E4--$3000 FR|MMER E4-$3000 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Part Number 81950 Rev.12/07[...]

introduction The Swisher E4-$3000 hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Swisher engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, deliv- ering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement[...]

General Safety Instructions Work Safely Swisher trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without la_ainingor insh_uction to operate this unit! lk WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Swisher for use on thi[...]

Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Reduce the risk of bystanders being by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 50 feet (15 meters)--that's about 16 paces--of an operating attachment. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot "danger zone" wear eye protectio[...]

Product Description Outer Tube Cutting Attachment Shield E4-$3000 TRIMMER Throttle Interlock Fuel Tank Gear Case Throttle Trigger Ignition Switch Handle Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. See Figure 4. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service lif[...]

Assemb|y and Adjustments Handle 1. Position the handle on the outer tube as shown. See Figure 3. 2. Install the mounting bracket with the socket head cap screws. Tighten the screws finger-tight ONLY at this time. 3. Ix)care the handle in the best position for operator comfort (usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle assembly). 4. Secure the h[...]

Assembly and Adjustments Cutting Attachment Shield Head Cap __ Screw Bracket __-_-i Outer Tube E4-$3000 Cutting Attachment Shield Shim __ Nuts I Cutting Attachment Retaining Mounting Plate Nut Figure 9 Shim Line Cutter Figure 9A Scre ws Install the Cutting Attachment Shield E4-$3000 1. Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and[...]

Install the Trimmer Head _ WARNING! A standard grass trimmer machine should NEVER be oper- ated with blade-type attachments. 1. Turn the trimmer over so that the gearcase output shaft faces UR See Figure 5. 2. Remove and discard the plastic retain- ing plug. 3. Position the tool holder as shown, and slide the holder onto the output shaft. See Figur[...]

Starting the Engine ,_ WARNING! The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started! _ WARNING! Never start the engine with- out the tool assembly and cutting attachments installed to the engine. Failure to do so could damage the engine and increase unexpected risk to the operator and any bystander. _h_ ARN|NG! Never start the engine from [...]

Stopping the Engine OFF ure 21 E4-$3000 Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the "O" (Engine OFF) position. Adjusting Engine |die __lJ Figure 22 Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to [...]

Shoulder Strap Operating With A Trimmer Head Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass trimmer, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended periods of operation. See Figure 23. Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cuttin[...]

General Maintenance MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR RE-PAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- FORMED BYANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- FORMED BYA DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SWISHER. THE USE OF PARTS THATARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY[...]

10/15-Hour Maintenance 0.024-0.028 inch (0.6-0. 7 mm) Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode. Figure 29 Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.024 - 0.028 inch (0.6 - 0.7 ram). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type [...]

139/150-Hour Maintenance Maintenance after first 139-hours, then every 150-hours thereafter. Combustion chamber should be decar- bonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Swisher-trained service technician. Valve Adjustment 1. Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and spark plug. Rotate [...]

Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage: II Clean external parts thoroughly. II Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank. All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL TM, if Swisher E4 Engine Oil with fuel stabilizer is not used[...]

Troub|eshootin Guide What To Check Does the engine crank? YES 1 Good compression? YES Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Possible Cause _ aulty recoil starter. Flnkt in the crankcase. Internal damage. I NO I Ix)ose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. / Valves not seating. YES Jr NO I Fuelincorrect, stale or contam[...]

Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. [Engine difficult to shut off._ Possible Cause Clogged air filter, Clogged fuel filter, Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Switch turned off. Fuel tank empty, Clogged fuel filter, Water in the fuel, Shorted spark plug or loose terminal, Ignition failure.[...]

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Emission System Warranty Statement (Administered by Shindaiwa Corporation) Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control system war- ranty on your new small off-road (non-road) engine. In [...]