Shindaiwa T254 manual

T254 TRIMMER SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing pro- tection when operating this unit. X7502825100 04/10[...]

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-perfor- mance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and w[...]

3 W ARNING! Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, serious injury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL WA YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . War ning and Operational Labels Read and fol low t his oper ator' s manu al.[...]

4 T he Proper ly Equipped Oper a tor Always wear a harness when operating the unit . It adds comfort and helps ensure safety by limiting movement fore and aft. When the harness is adjusted properly , the unit should balance with the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Always operate with both hands rmly gripping the unit. Wear close-tt[...]

5 Be Aware of the Wor king En vir onment 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 t[...]

6 Specications Engine Name T254 Engine T ype 4-cycle, vertical cylinder , air cooled Dry Weight (Without guard and strap) 5.0 kg/1 1.0 lb. Bore x Stroke 34 x 27 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in.) Displacement 24.5 cc (1.5 cu. in.) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Fuel T ank Capacity 590 ml (20 oz.) Carburetor T ype Diaphragm-type [...]

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 f[...]

8 Throttle lever free play 4-6 mm (3/16”-1/4”) Throttle Free Play Adjust throttle lev er fr ee play The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16” - 1/4”). Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play , follow the procedures and illustrations[...]

9 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equaliz[...]

10 Filling the fuel tank WARNING! Minimize the Risk of Fire Place the unit on a at, level surface. 1. Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel ller cap. 2. Remove the fuel cap, and ll the tank with clean, fresh fuel. 3. Reinstall the fuel ller cap and tighten rmly . 4. Wipe away any spilled fuel before starting engine. 5. [...]

11 Slide ignition to ON ON Fast Idle Button Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly ... 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 labeled, “I[...]

12 Slide ignition to OFF OFF NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protec - tive devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer . Do not make modications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. AL W A YS make sure the cutting attachment is properly [...]

13 Operation W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, serious injury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL WA YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . CA UTION! Do not push the rotating line into trees, ■ wire fences or [...]

14 Maintenance WARNING! Before performing any main- tenance, repair , or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance. WARNING! Non-standard accessories, cut - ting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with [...]

15 spark plug gap--all models Components of air lter Filter element Prelter Loosen fasteners Remove the cover of the air lter Maintenance (continued) 10-Hour maintenance (more fr equently in dusty conditions) Remove the air lter cover by loos - 1. ening the cover screw(s) and lifting. Remove and inspect the pre-lter . 2. If the pre-?[...]

16 Maintenance (continued) Remove and replace the fuel lter element. Use a hooked wire to extract the ■ fuel lter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel lter element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel lter element. Before reinstalling the new lter ele - ■ ment, inspect the [...]

17 135-Hour Maintenance IMPORT ANT! If a new gasket is not available and/ or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets! T urn engine over several times, and 6. returnthe to TDC-compression. Recheck with proper feeler gauge to make sure clearance adjust- ment did not change as a result of tight[...]

18 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Mufer Mufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws 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. IMPORT ANT! If you note excessive carbon buil[...]

19 Adjusting Engine 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 permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment. WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described[...]

20 T r oubleshooting 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. Refill 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 [...]

21 Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unbur ned fuel at the exhaust. Operator is over working the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover , cylinder fins dir ty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muf fler . Clogged air cleaner element. Loose[...]

22 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter . Clogged fuel filter . 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 filter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is d[...]

23 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 purc[...]

24 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[...]

25 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A 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 of f-road engine (SORE). New equ[...]

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