Shindaiwa AH254EF1, X7502872400 manual Maintenance

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Maintenance

General maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO,INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

WARNING!

Before performing any mainte- nance, 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.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cut- ting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to per- sonal injury.

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 connections tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor adjust- ing screws) are tight.

Air Filter

The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid

4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil mixed with the gasoline and air from the carburetor that moves through and around the internal parts of the engine in a similar way that a 2-stroke engine is lubricated. Without the heavy duty 2-stage air filter equipped on all H4 engines, dust and dirt could also move through the engine, decreasing engine life, increasing valve wear and the need for more frequent valve adjustments. To keep your H4 engine strong and reliable, Shindaiwa recommends that you check and service the air filter as instructed in the 10-Hour Main- tenance section that follows.

Daily maintenance

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 accumula- tions of dirt or debris from the muf- fler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine over- heating, fire, or premature wear.

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.

■■Lubricate the blades before use and after refueling. Check the cutters for damage or incorrect adjustment.

■■Clean any debris or dirt from the cut- ting attachment.

Cooling

fins

Cooling

fins

Air

intake

Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins

■■Check for loose or missing screws or

■■Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws

components. Make sure the cutter

(except carburetor idle speed adjust-

attachment is securely fastened.

ing screws) are tight.

■■Check the entire unit for leaking fuel

 

or grease.

 

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Contents AH254 Safety and operation labels ContentsIntroduction Operating Precautions SafetySafety Equipment and Labels Product Description Operator SafetyEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative SpecificationsPrior To Assembly AssemblyAdjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly Cutter Assembly PositionsThrottle lever free play Mixing FuelMixing Instructions Filling the fuel tankAfter use Minimize the Risk of FireStarting the Engine If the engine does not start When the Engine StartsStarting a Flooded Engine Stopping the EngineChecking Unit Condition Using the Hedge Trimmer PreparationsOperation Cutting SequenceMaintenance 10/15-Hour maintenance Hour maintenance More frequently in dusty condi- tionsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug Gearcase lubricationEvery 50 hours of operation more Hour maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element Valve Adjustment Muffler and spark arrester maintenance Cutter blade adjustmentIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine IdleLong Term Storage Engine Break-InTroubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Is the engine overheating?Engine stops abruptly Poor accelerationEngine difficult to shut off Top of engine is getting dirty and oilyExceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

AH254EF1, X7502872400, AH254 specifications

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