Page 2 - special significance.; A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”; Attention Statements; Work Safely; Never; Use Good Judgment; the length specified for your unit.; General Safety Instructions
2 Contents Introduction PAGE Shindaiwa 230-series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior per formance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfor t, safety or durability. Shindaiwa’s high-per formance engines rep- resent the leading edge of 2-cycle engine...
Page 3 - Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit to; Minimize the Risk of Fire!; smoke or light fires near the; The Properly Equipped Operator
3 Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medication or any other substance that could affect your ability or judgement. WARNING! Minimize ...
Page 4 - Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units); FEET; Safety Labels
4 26105 Be Aware of the Working Environment (all units) Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection. Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather. AlwAys make sure the...
Page 5 - Unit Description; Do not make unauthorized modifica; Specifications; Prior to Assembly; “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
5 Unit Description Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding the product helps ensure top per formance, long ser vice life, and safer operation. See Figure 4. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifica tions or al...
Page 6 - Driveshaft/Powerhead All Models; Connect the Outer Tube; Do not force the shaft tube into the; Assembly; T230 - Connect the Handle to; T230X - Connect the Handle to
6 Driveshaft/Powerhead All Models Grip Spark Plug Main Shaft Tube Clamp Outer Tube T230 1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat sur- face, spark plug facing up. See Figure 6. 2. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw. 3. Add some moly-type EP grease to the splines on the end of the m...
Page 7 - Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models; Remove the Cylinder Cover.; If the cover binds on the muf fler outlet tube,; Connect the Throttle Cable.; Assemble the Handlebar.
7 23013 Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models Remove the Cylinder Cover. 1. Remove the cap from the spark plug.2. Loosen the black cylinder cover knob (about a dozen full turns are required), and then lift of f the cylinder cover. NOTE: If the cover binds on the muf fler outlet tub...
Page 8 - Assemble and Adjust; Adjust and tighten the cable nuts to allow
8 Assembly Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads All Models Ground Wire Terminal Ground Wire Assemble and Adjust the Throttle Cable. 1. Inser t the throttle-cable housing into the notch on the fan cover, and clamp the ground wire terminal between the fan cover and the outer cable adjuster nut. See Fig...
Page 9 - Cutting Attachment Shield All Models; Install the Cutting Attachment; It may be necessar y to loosen the retaining; To Change Position of; Be careful to not lose the 2 nuts in the cutting
9 26013 Assembly Cutting Attachment Shield All Models Figure 14 Cutting Attachment Shield Outer Tube Socket-Head Cap Screw Bracket Shim Clamp Screw Shim Retaining Nut Cutting Attachment Shield Mounting Plate Line Cutter Figure 14A Hex Screws Nuts Install the Cutting Attachment Shield T230/T230X/C230...
Page 10 - the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle-; Install the Trimmer Head.; The 230 unit should now; The blade must fit flat against the; When installing cer tain blades, it may be nec-
10 Assembly Trimmer Head C230/T230/T230X WARNING! A standard grass trimmer unit with loop handle should NEVER be operated with bladetype attachments. For blade use, the trimmer must be fitted with a bicycle- type handlebar or barrier bar that is lo cated in front of the operator to reduce the risk...
Page 11 - is not used, it should first be treated with a; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; smoke or light any fires near
11 Blade Blade Holder B Hex Wrench (blade not shown for clarity) 5. Install blade holder “B” on the output shaft. See Figure 21. The recess in the holder must completely cover the safety clip, and must fit tightly against the blade. 6. Install the bolt guard and then the blade retaining bolt. Using ...
Page 12 - Starting the Engine; pressing the primer bulb will not flood the; Stopping the Engine; tion, the engine may be flooded with fuel.
12 23036 Starting the Engine 4. While holding the outer tube firmly with one hand, slowly pull the recoil star ter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly to star t the engine. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” posi- tion (engine ON). 2. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen ...
Page 13 - Adjusting Engine Idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; Shoulder Strap; Grass Trimming; Checking Unit Condition
13 Adjusting Engine Idle Idle Adjusting Screw Figure 28 WARNING! The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. 1. Place the unit on the ground, then star t the en...
Page 14 - Edging; A grass trimmer head can also be fitted to the; Do not push the rotating line into trees,; Using a Grass Trimmer T230; Operation at low RPM can lead to pre; Trimming and Mowing Grass
14 23042 Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line ser- vice life, cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the unit's trimmer head from left to right. Keep the trimmer head horizontal. Edging Tilt th...
Page 15 - must; Blade Thrust; Never strike or “slam”; Brushcutter Handlebar; only
15 WARNING! Before working with a blade equipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade. Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage. Never use a blade for purposes other ...
Page 16 - General Maintenance; Muffler; not; Daily Maintenance; Using non-standard replacement par ts could; Prior to each work day, per form the following:; Ever y 10 hours of operation
16 General Maintenance WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, 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 work. IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF E...
Page 18 - After ever y 135 hours of operation; or missing muffler or spark arrester!
18 23055 135-Hour Maintenance After ever y 135 hours of operation or if engine becomes hard to star t and has low power. The spark arrester screen should be inspected and cleaned. Engine Cover Engine Cover Knob Figure 39 Spark Arrester Screen WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing...
Page 19 - Shindaiwa TornadoTM Blade
19 CAUTION! Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard start ing, and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs. 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: Clean ...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START
20 NO Troubleshooting Guide Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. ...
Page 21 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; symptom; Engine stops abruptly.
21 Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Clogged fuel strainer. Water in the fuel. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Pi...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS; Shindaiwa Corporation
22 Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale, to all applicable regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that t...
Page 23 - NOTES