OPERATION

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!

Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygen- ated gasoline may cause in- creased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol- based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2- cycle mixing oils. Never 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 in catalyst equipped units can lead to excessive carbon deposits.

Use only fresh, clean unleaded

gasoline with a pump octane of 87

or higher.

Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of fire!

Stop engine before refueling.

Always allow the Articulated Hedge Trimmer to cool before refueling!

Wipe all spilled fuel and move the Articulated Hedge Trim- mer at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before restarting!

Never start or operate this unit if there is a fuel leak!

Never start or operate this unit if the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.

Never smoke or light any fires near the trimmer or fuel!

Never place any flammable material near the engine muffler!

Never operate the engine without the muffler and spark arrester in place and properly functioning!

Filling the Fuel Tank

1.

Place the Articulated Hedge

 

Trimmer on a flat, level surface.

2.

Clear any dirt or other debris from

General Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON- TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND 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 THE WAR- RANTY CLAIM.

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 work.

Muffler

WARNING!

Operating the engine without a muffler or with a muffler that is damaged or improperly installed can increase engine noise suffi- ciently to cause hearing loss.

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrestor 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 connec- tions tight and clean.

air-cooled mixing oil that meets

or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or

JASO FC classified oils at 50:1

gasoline/oil ratio.

Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities

1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil

5 litres of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immedi- ate 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 StaBil™.

 

around the fuel filler cap.

3.

Remove the fuel cap, and fill the

 

fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel

 

mixture.

4.

Install and firmly tighten the

 

fuel cap.

Oil is a registered JASO FC classified oil and also meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance requirements. Shindaiwa One is recommended for use in all Shindaiwa low emissions egines. Shindaiwa one also includes a fuel stabilizer.

WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

IMPORTANT!

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

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Shindaiwa AH231, 63848-94010 Mixing Fuel, Filling the Fuel Tank, General Maintenance, Examples of 501 mixing quantities

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