Shindaiwa C254 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - special significance.; Contents; Specifications

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...

Page 3 - Work Safely; Never allow a person without; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit; Safety; are under the influence of alcohol,; Safety Labels

3 ALWAYS 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. ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if it suddenl...

Page 5 - Product Description; modifications or alterations to any of; NGK CMR5H; Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 modifications or alterations to any of the...

Page 6 - Prior to Assembly; Handlebar C unit; Assembly; Prior to Assembly; Install the handlebar:; Handlebar Assembly

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 exce...

Page 7 - Install trimmer head; IMPORTANT; To advance trimmer line; See Maintenance Section for Loading Trimmer Line.; Remove nylon line head; CAUTION

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 flange. 3. Place shield plate (B) o...

Page 8 - Adjust throttle trigger free play; Blade Installation; WARNING; Install Metal Shield; Throttle Linkage and Ignition

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...

Page 9 - Install Blade; Parts Required: Adapter plate w/25 mm diameter pilot, lower blade

9 The unit should now be completely assembled and ready for use with a blade. IMPORTANT! 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...

Page 10 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; Handling Fuel; DANGER; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Shindaiwa Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application

10 WARNING! 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 ma...

Page 11 - Filling the fuel tank; away from sparks and flames.; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can

11 NEVER ■ smoke or light fires near the engine. ALWAYS ■ stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. ALWAYS ■ Wipe all spilled fuel and move at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the fueling point and source before starting. NEVER ■ place flammable material close to the engine muffler. NEVER ...

Page 12 - can be seen flowing in the trans; Starting the Engine

12 Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit firmly... Open After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Close choke Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two po...

Page 13 - ment fits properly into the appropri; Stopping the Engine; Starting A Flooded Engine; Checking Unit Condition; Idle Speed Adjustment; NOTE; Shoulder strap; Checking Unit Condition; NOTE; Starting A F

13 After the engine starts, allow the ■ engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit. When the Engine Starts... 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 prot...

Page 14 - specific applications and/or operational; Cutting grass with a trimmer head; Manual; Engine Operating Speeds; Use only flexible, nonmetallic line

14 Your Shindaiwa unit may be equipped with one of several Shindaiwa trimmer head models, each with features for specific applications and/or operational requirements. Cutting grass with a trimmer head Trimmer head styles: Semi-automatic . Trimmer line is indexed when the operator taps the trimmer h...

Page 15 - OT; a shoulder strap gives significant support

15 D O N OT C U T Using a blade Blade Thrust “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 CONSTANTLY ALERT FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD AGAINST ITS EFFECTS! Brushcut...

Page 16 - Prior to each work day, perform the; Maintenance

16 Prior to each work day, perform the following: Remove all dirt and debris from the ■ engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary. Carefully remove any accumulations ■ of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of...

Page 17 - (more frequently in dusty

17 Remove and inspect the pre-filter. 2. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. Clean the pre-filter with soap and 3. water. Let dry before reinstalling. Inspect the air filter element. If the 4. element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. Tap filt...

Page 18 - Remove and replace the fuel filter; filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect; Valve Adjustment

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 ”Specifications” section or an equivalent resis - ■ ...

Page 19 - Muffler and spark arrester maintenance; damaged or missing muffler or spark; High Altitude Operation; If the engine is adjusted for operation

19 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Muffler Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws Muffler and spark arrester 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, chec...

Page 20 - with a few strokes of a file.; Multiple-tooth Circular Blade; Use a round file to maintain a radius of; Blade Sharpening; idle. Check Specifications page for

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...

Page 21 - Long Term Storage; Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through.; Loading Trimmer Line

21 Long Term Storage 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 repl...

Page 22 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START

22 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Valve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Valve clearance too tight. Valve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil th...

Page 23 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; LOW POWER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

23 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (st...

Page 26 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

26 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION 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. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...

Page 28 - NOTES

Page 32 - Yamabiko Corporation; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated; Servicing Information; Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the; Service; vides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; are available from your Shindaiwa dealer or at WWW.SHINDAIWA.

Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shind...

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