Page 2 - Shindaiwa high performance engines; Contents; ENGLISH; Advertencias de seguridad; Contenido; ESPAÑOL
2 WARNING! A statement preceded by the triangu-lar Attention Symbol and the word"WARNING" contains information thatshould be acted upon to preventserious bodily injury. IMPORTANT! The operational procedures described inthis manual are intended to help you getthe most from your unit, and to p...
Page 3 - Work Safely; Never; Stay Alert; General Safety Instructions; Trabaje con cuidado; Use Buen Juicio; Mantengase Alerta; Instrucciones Generales de Seguridad; Disminuya El Riesgo de
3 Work Safely Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at veryhigh speeds and can do serious damage orinjury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction tooperate your unit! WARNING! Use Good Judgment Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit tooperate this u...
Page 4 - Safety Equipment and Labels; Equipo de Seguridad y etiquetas; ¡IMP; SP
4 Safety Equipment and Labels HT231_1 Cover Caution Label ON-OFF Switch Throttle Interlock Protector Caution Label IMPORTANT! Caution, Danger, Warning, and Opera-tion Information Labels:Make sure all information labels areundamaged and readable. Immediatelyreplace damaged or missing informationlabel...
Page 5 - Unit Description; Prior to use; Combination spark plug/13mm wrench; Specifications; Descripción del Producto; Antes de usarla; Especificaciones
5 HT231_2 Unit Description Using the accompanying illustrations as aguide, familiarize yourself with your unitand its various components. Understand-ing your unit helps ensure top perfor-mance, long service life, and saferoperation. Air Cleaner Cover Fuel Tank Protector Gearcase Throttle Trigger Fro...
Page 6 - Filling the Fuel Tank; Minimize the risk of fire!; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Llenado del tanque de; Ejemplos de cantidades de mezcla 50 :1; n de gasolina a 2.6 onzas de aceite
6 IMPORTANT! Mix only enough fuel for your immediateneeds! If fuel must be stored longer than30 days and oil with fuel stabilizeris not used, it should first be treated witha fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™. Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Place the trimmer on a flat, level surface. 2. Clear any dirt or ot...
Page 7 - Starting Procedure; Always rewind the starter cord; If the engine does not start–; backward; Cranking the Engine; forward; Operation; Instrucciones de Arranque; Si el motor no enciende–; Operación
7 HT231_11 HT231_10 HT231_8 HT231_9 Starting Procedure 2. Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle” position by performing the following: a. Depress and hold the throttle lock, and then squeeze the throttle trigger. b. Depress and hold the “fast idle” button. c. While depressing the fast idle butt...
Page 8 - Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; Starting a Flooded Engine; Ajuste de la marcha mínima; Para ajustar la marcha mínima:; Arranque de un motor
8 HT231_16 HT231_15 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 todisengage the cutters. Adjusting Engine Idle Stopping the Engine Idle Adjustment Screw Ignition Switch Ignition OFF 1. C...
Page 9 - Maintenance and Adjustments; Daily Maintenance/Inspection; Throttle Cable Free Play; Mantenimiento y ajustes; Inspección y mantenim; Holgura del gatillo de aceleración
9 HT231_7a Maintenance and Adjustments IMPORTANT! Maintenance, replacement or repair ofemission control devices and systemsmay be performed by any repair estab-lishment or individual; however, warrantyrepairs must be performed by a dealeror service center authorized by Shin-daiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd. The...
Page 10 - Gearcase Lubrication Schedule; Tighten each cutter shoulder bolt; (más frecuente en condiciones polvorientas o adversas); Lubricación de la caja de engranaje
10 HT231_23 HT231_21 HT231_24 1. Remove the cylinder cover, and clean any grass and debris from thecylinder fins. 2. Remove and inspect thespark plug.Replace anydamaged orworn sparkplug with anew ChampionCJ8Y orequivalent. Adjust spark plug gap to0.024 inch (0.6mm) and reinstall. If atorque wrench i...
Page 11 - Every 135 hours of operation,; Long Term Storage; Mantenimiento Cada 135 Horas; Cada 135 horas de funcionamiento,; Almacenamiento
11 HT231_25 5 mm Muffler Screws Lower Muffler Screw Forward Muffler Shield Spark Arrester Screen Rear Muffler Shield Catalyst Muffler Rear Muffler Shield Bolt 135-hour Maintnenace Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. IMPORTANT! Please use screw lock material such asThreeBond 1...
Page 12 - ENGINE DOES NOT START; Troubleshooting Guide; YES; Recomendación; ¿Tiene el tanque combustible; Posible Causa; El Motor No Enciende; Guía Diagnóstico
12 ENGINE DOES NOT START Troubleshooting Guide Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil starter.Fluid in the crankcase.Internal damage. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Good compression? Loose spark ...
Page 13 - LOW POWER OUTPUT; Que comprobar; Otras Fallas
13 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT Is the engine overheating? Operator is overworking the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler. Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slow...
Page 14 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Síntoma; El motor se apaga bruscamente.; Otros Problemas; Posible causa
14 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air cleaner element. Clogged fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Idle speed set too low. Clean the air cleaner element. Replace the fuel filter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Adjust: 3,000 ( Ⳳ 25...
Page 15 - Emission System Warranty Statement; Consequential Damages; Declaración de Garantía del Sistema de Emisión
15 Owners WarrantyResponsibilities As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performanceof the required maintenance listed in thisowners manual. Shindaiwa Kogyo Co.,Ltd. recommends that you retain allreceipts covering maintenance on yoursmall off-road engine, but ShindaiwaKogyo...