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)

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**

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

*meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

**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).

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.

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Shindaiwa 81644 manual Product Description, Specifications C242, Prior to Assembly

81644 specifications

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