Shindaiwa X7502891100 - Manual

Page 2 - special significance.; Contents

2 The Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom 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...

Page 3 - Safety Labels; Stay Alert; You must be physically and mentally fit; Safety; Work Safely; Use Good Judgement; installed and firmly tightened

3 iMPORTanT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing informa- tion labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Safety Labels READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL. WEAR HEARING...

Page 5 - Product description; modifications or alterations to any of; Specifications

5 Product description Using the illustration as a guide, famil- iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these...

Page 6 - modifications or alterations to your; assembly; Prior to assembly; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

6 iMPORTanT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation. WARNING! Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to your machine or its components. Before assembling, make s...

Page 8 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; certified; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

8 The PowerBroom tool should now be completely assembled. Push one of the drum axles onto 1. either of the two gearcase output shafts. If necessary, rotate the drum axle until the clevis pin hole in the axle aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase output shaft. CaUTiOn! The two drum assemblies...

Page 9 - Handling Fuel; DANGER; Filling the fuel tank; Mixing Instructions; After use

9 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. 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 flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel c...

Page 10 - Starting the Engine; can be seen flowing in the trans; iMPORTanT; pressing the primer bulb will not flood

Starting the Engine Press the primer bulb until fuel 3. can be seen flowing in the trans - parent return tube.Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 4. position if engine is cold. iMPORTanT Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START...

Page 11 - Idle the engine briefly before stopping; Stopping the Engine; OFF; tool is properly installed and firmly; Checking Unit Condition; make sure the attachment fits; Starting a flooded engine; cutting attachment move faster; If the engine does not start

Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni- tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine OFF When the Engine Starts... NEVER operate the unit with the pro- tective devices (ignition switch, etc.) removed! ALWAYS make sure the PowerBroom tool i...

Page 12 - Operating; rubber fins can quickly slide or “skim”; Break-in and Operation; throttle with its sweeper fins resting on; Debris shield; Optional accessories

Operating The PowerBroom works best when its rubber fins can quickly slide or “skim” over the surface being swept. New or replacement sweeper belts tend to grip or drag on hard surfaces, and should be thoroughly broken in or “scuffed” before the broom is actually put to work. Break-in is easily acco...

Page 13 - Maintenance; Prior to each work day, perform the; Daily Maintenance; (more frequently in dusty

13 Muffler This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and cle...

Page 14 - Remove and clean or replace the; Remove and replace the fuel filter; fuel filter from inside the fuel tank.; Before reinstalling the filter, inspect

14 spark plug gap--all models Remove and clean or replace the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap ■ to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. CaUTiOn! Make sure you do not pierce the...

Page 15 - Gearcase Lubrication; The gearcase should be filled with 60 cc; Do not; is parallel to the ground. Refill the; Replacing the gearcase oil; tone. Coat the outer sealing flange of; Valve Adjustment

15 Maintenance (continued) Gearcase Lubrication The gearcase should be filled with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75-80 cc can be used, but never to exceed 80 cc. Opera- tion with excessive oil level will result in high operating temperatures. Do not overfill! Tu...

Page 16 - Muffler Maintenance; with a damaged or missing muffler; Carburetor adjustment; High Altitude Operation; If the engine is adjusted for operation

16 Maintenance (continued) If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen. iMPORTanT! If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Muffler Maintenance WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing...

Page 17 - adjusting Engine idle; Idle Speed Adjustment; idle. Check Specifications page for; Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the carbure-; nOTE; Damage resulting from stale or con-

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 attachment. Idle Speed Adjustment Place the trimmer on the ground, 1. then start the engine, and then ...

Page 18 - Troubleshooting Guide; EnGinE dOES nOT STaRT OR haRd TO STaRT

18 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 tha...

Page 19 - addiTiOnaL PROBLEMS; LOw POwER OUTPUT; Cutting attachment

19 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 (stop)...

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Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; 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.; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing information Parts/Serial number Genuine ...

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