Shindaiwa DH231 Product Description, Specifications, Using the illustration as a guide, famil

Product Description

Cutter

blades

Muffler

Front handle	Using the illustration as a guide, famil-
	iarize yourself with this unit and its vari-
	ous components. Understanding your
	machine helps ensure top performance,
	longer service life, and safer operation.
	Throttle interlock
	Throttle trigger
	Rear handle

WARNING!

Do not alter this machine or any of its components!

Guard

Recoil starter

On/Off Switch

Blade cover

Air filter

cover

Fuel tank

Specifications

Model	DH231-24	DH231-30
Engine Type	2-cycle, horizontal cylinder, air cooled
Engine Bore x Stroke	32mm x 28mm (1.26 X 1.10 in)
Engine Displacement	22.5cc (1.37 in3)
Unit Weight, Less Fuel	5.8 kg (12.8 lb)	6 .1 kg (13.4 lb)
Unit Dimensions (LxWxH)	1080 x 250 x 210 mm (42.52 x 9.84 x 8.27 in)	1220 x 250 x 210 mm (48.03 x 9.84 x 8.27 in)
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.53 liter (18.0 oz.)
Fuel/oil ratio	50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class 2-cycle Mixing Oil
Carburetor	Diaphragm type
Ignition	Fully electronic, transistor controlled
Spark Plug	NGK BPMR 6A
Electrode Gap	0.6 mm (0.024 in)
Torque	150 - 170 kgf•cm / 130 - 150 in•lbf
Air Cleaner	Foam element
Muffler Type	Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst
Starting Method	Recoil type
Stopping Method	Slide switch,grounding type
Blade Length	605 mm (23.82 in)	745 mm (29.33 in)
Blade Type	Double-blade cutting action: double-edged blade
Clutch Type	Centrifugal clutch, dry-type
Gear Type	Spur gears
Gear Lubrication	Lithium-based grease
Standard Equipment	Rear handle w/integral controls, anti-vibe mountings, front handle w/guard, tool set, blade cover.
Engine Speed	3,000 RPM
Clutch Engagement Speed	4,100 RPM
Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.)	11,000 RPM

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.

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