Shindaiwa C254 manual

C254 BR USHCUTTER SHIND AIWA O WNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth- ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X7502825601 06/10[...]

2 The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipment is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality , comfort, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and wei[...]

3 AL W A YS inspect unit before each use. Replace any damaged parts. NEVER run the engine when trans- porting the unit. NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventila- tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause serious injury or death. AL W A YS stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for br[...]

4 Be Aware of the Wor king En vironment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather . Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15 meter (50 feet) “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather . If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect th[...]

5 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various com- ponents. Understanding your machine helps ensure top perfor- mance, long service life and safer operation. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to any of these units or their components. Specications Out[...]

6 Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage. Engine/Outer tube assembly ■ Handlebar and Throttle assembly ■ Cutting attachment shields ■ This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the handlebar , cut- ting attachmen[...]

7 NOTE: The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only . Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO shaft (A). 2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing ange. 3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws [...]

8 4-6 mm (3/16”-1/4”) Throttle Free Play Remove air cleaner cover Assembly (continued) Adjust throttle trigger free play The throttle trigger free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16” - 1/4”). Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. Loosen the air cleaner cover 1. knob(s) and remove the air cleaner cover[...]

9 The unit should now be completel y assembled and ready for use with a blade. IMPORT ANT! Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any way . Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust. C J I F d. Remove three screws holding shield plate (E) and plastic shield (C) to gear housing. e. Retain line hea[...]

10 W ARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power , overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, [...]

11 NEVER ■ smoke or light res near the engine. AL W A YS ■ stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. A LWA Y S ■ Wipe all spill ed fu el an d mov e at least 3 me ters (10 f eet) from the fuel ing p oint and s ource befo re starting. NEVER ■ place ammable material close to the engine mufer . NEVER ■ operate the engine[...]

12 Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly ... Open After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Close choke Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position Star ting the Engine IMPORT ANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing [...]

13 After the engine starts, allow the ■ engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. W hen the Engine Star ts... After the engine is warm, pick up ■ the unit and clip on the shoulder strap, if so equipped. NEVER operate the unit with the cut - ting attachment shield or other protec - tive devices removed! Use only authori[...]

14 Y our Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specic applications and/or operational requirements. Cutting gr ass with a trimmer head T rimmer head styles: Semi-automatic . T rimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer head on the ground during operation. Manual . [...]

15 D O N O T C U T Using a blade Blade T hrust “Blade thrust” is a sudden sideways or backward motion of the brushcutter . Such motion may occur when the blade jams or catches on an object such as a sapling tree or tree stump. BE CONST ANTL Y ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS! Br ushcutter Shoulder Strap A shoulder strap prov[...]

16 Prior to each work day , perform the following: Remove all dirt and debris from the ■ engine, check the cooling ns and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary . Carefully remove any accumulations ■ of dirt or debris from the mufer and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-[...]

17 Remove and inspect the pre-lter . 2. If the pre-lter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. Clean the pre-lter with soap and 3. water . Let dry before reinstalling. Inspect the air lter element. If the 4. element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. T ap lter gently on a hard surface to 5. dislodge[...]

18 Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended ■ that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Replace the spark plug annually: Use only the type recommended in the ”Specications” section or an equivalent resis - ■ tor type spark plug of the correct heat r[...]

19 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Mufer Mufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws Mufer and spar k ar rester maintenance With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 1. engine cover screws and the engine cover . If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power , check and clean the spark arrester screen. IMP[...]

20 WARNING! Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way . WARNING! Wear protective gloves when handling or performing main- tenance on the blade. Round File When the cutting edges of the blade become dull, they can be resharpened with a few strokes of a le. In order to keep the blade in balance, al[...]

21 Long T er m Stor age Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. ■ Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug. Before storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts. ■ Remove the[...]

22 T roubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restar t. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO [...]

23 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

24 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch i[...]

25 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchas[...]

26 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

27 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equip[...]

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