Shindaiwa 81359 manual Product Description, Specifications C242, Prior to Assembly

Product Description

C242 BRUSHCUTTER	Ignition	Throttle	Spark Plug
	Switch	Interlock
		Strap	Muffler
	Throttle		Hanger
	Trigger

Fuel

Tank

Outer Tube

Gear Case

Cutting

Attachment Shield

Brushcutter Blade

Figure 4

Handle Bar Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica- tions or alterations to any of these units or their components.

Specifications C242

C242 dry weight
(less attachments).	..................................................12.4 lb./5.6 kg
Engine model	S242E
Engine type	2 cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke	1.3 x 1.1 in./33 mm x 28 mm
Displacement	1.5 cu. in./23.9 cc
Maximum power	1.0 HP/0.8 kW
	@ 8,000 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/oil ratio	50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC
	class 2-cycle mixing oil*
Carburetor type	Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity	22.3 oz./670 ml
Ignition	One-piece electronic,
	transistor-controlled
Spark plug	NGK BPMR6A

Air cleaner type	Non-reversible foam filter element
Starting method	Recoil
Stopping method	Slide switch
Transmission type	Automatic, centrifugal clutch
	w/bevel gear
EPA Emission	Category A
Compliance Period**

**The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A = 300 hours (Extended).

*meets or exceeds these specifications and is

recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the handlebar, cutting attach- ment shield and cutting attachment.

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.

nEngine/Outer tube assembly

nHandlebar and Throttle assembly

nCutting attachment shield

nCutting attachment

nKit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, this owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench, and a spark plug/screwdriver combination wrench.

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.