Shindaiwa HT2510/EVC manual Unit Description, Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank, Prior to use

Unit Description

Familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation.

Prior to use

Before using this product, please make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

nEngine assembly and gearcase/cutter assembly

nCombination spark plug/13mm wrench

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

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 of this product.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-

tions or alterations to this machine or any of its components or accessories.

HT2510				Guide Bar	Front Handle	Recoil
		Cutter				Starter
	Fuel Cap	Cover
Fuel Tank				Protector
					Muffler	Rear Handle
					Throttle Trigger
			Choke
ON-OFF		Air Cleaner
Switch
			Cover
		Gearcase
DH2510		Cutter		Front Handle
						Recoil
						Starter
	Fuel Cap	Cover	Guide Bar
ON-OFF					Muffler
Switch
				Protector
					Throttle
			Choke		Trigger
			Air Cleaner			Rear Handle
	Fuel Tank	Gearcase	Cover
Figure 3

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

nSome types of gasoline contain al- cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased op- erating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol-based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils.

nNever use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance 2-cycle type engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of non-approved mixing oils can lead to excessive carbon deposits.

nUse only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher.

nMixed with 50:1 Shindaiwa ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil at a gasoline/ratio of 50:1. Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these requirements.

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

n1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

n5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs! If fuel must be stored longer than

30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should first be treated with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

Oil is a registered JASO FC classi- fied oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements.Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emis- sions engines. Shindaiwa One also includes a fuel stabilizer.

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING!

Minimize the Risk of Fire!

nALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overfill- ing and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled.

nWipe all spilled fuel and move the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling point and source before restarting!

nNEVER start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak.

nNEVER start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

nNever smoke or light any fires near the engine or fuel source!

nNever place any flammable material near the engine muffler!

nNever operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in good work- ing condition.

1.Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

2.Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap.

3.Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.

4.Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly.