Shindaiwa Essential Muffler and Carburetor Adjustment Guide
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Maintenance (continued)

Muffler Maintenance

If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.

WARNING!

Never operate the unit with a damage or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing.

1.With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover.

2.With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove

the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler.

3.With a small flat bladed screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muffler.

4.Remove the screen and clean it with a stiff bristle brush.

5.Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any carbon buildup.

6.Reassemble the spark arrester, muf- fler and engine cover in the reverse order of disassembly.

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

Engine Cover

Engine

Cover

Screws

Muffler

Muffler Gasket

Muffler Bolts

Spark Arrester Screen

Spark Arrester Cover

Cover Screws

Carburetor Adjustment

Engine Break-In

New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period, your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.

High Altitude Operation

This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer.

IMPORTANT!

If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.

NOTE:

Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

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Contents M254 Multipurpose Tool Carrier Introduction ContentsOperational and warning labels Work Safely Stay Alert SafetyUse Good Judgment Safety Labels Product DescriptionSpecifications Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeAssembly and adjustments Prior to assemblyHandle Throttle lever free playAssembling tube sections Disassembling the tube sectionsMixing Fuel Fuel RequirementsAfter use Filling the Fuel TankMinimize the Risk of Fire When the Engine Starts Starting the EngineStopping the Engine OperationStarting a Flooded Engine Checking Unit ConditionMaintenance Daily maintenance Hour maintenancePrior to each work day, perform the following More frequently in dusty conditionsRemove and clean or replace the spark plug 10/15 hour maintenanceRemove and replace the fuel filter element Valve adjustment Carburetor Adjustment Muffler MaintenanceEngine Break-In High Altitude OperationIdle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine IdleLong Term Storage Troubleshooting Guide Is the engine overheating? Engine is knockingPoor acceleration Engine stops abruptlyEngine difficult to shut off Top of engine is getting dirty and oilyExceptions 99922201031 02/05/2010 01/2010 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number

M254 specifications

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