Shindaiwa T230 manual Unit Description, Specifications, Prior to Assembly

Unit Description

Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. Understanding the product helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. See Figure 4.

WARNING!

	Ignition Grip
	Switch
	Outer Tube
Gearcase	Throttle
	Trigger

Spark

Plug

Fuel

Tank

Tank

Protector T230

GRASS TRIMMER

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

Specifications

	Handle
	(for trimmer use only)				Spark
			Grip
					Plug
	Cutting		Ignition
	Attachment	Hanger Switch
Trimmer Head	Shield
	Handle			Tank	Fuel
					Tank
	Outer Tube		Throttle	Protector
Gearcase					T230X
	Barrier		Trigger	GRASS TRIMMER
	Cutting Attachment
	Shield		Ignition
			Switch		Spark
			Shoulder		Plug
Trimmer Head	Throttle		Strap
	Trigger
	Outer Tube				Fuel
				Tank	Tank
			Handlebar	Protector
Gearcase					C230
				BRUSHCUTTER

	Cutting Attachment
Brushcutter	Shield
Blade

Figure 4

T230 Dry Weight (less attachments)		4.6 kg/10.2 lb.
T230X Dry Weight (less attachments)		4.7 kg/10.4 lb.
C230 Dry Weight (less attachments)		4.9 kg/10.8 lb.
Engine Model		Shindaiwa S230
Engine Type	2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke		32 x 28 mm/1.26 x 1.10 in.
Displacement		22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power Output	1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7500 RPM (min-1)
Fuel/Oil Ratio		50:1 with Shindaiwa
		Premium 2-cycle mixing oil

Fuel Tank Capacity	.....................................................554 ml/18.7 oz.
Carburetor Type	Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type
Ignition	One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug	Champion CJ8
	(for EMC compliance use NGK BMR6A)
Air Cleaner Type	Non-reversible flocked filter element
Starting Method	Recoil
Stopping Method	Slide switch
Transmission Type	Automatic, centrifugal clutch
	w/bevel gear

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit:

Engine assembly.

Outer tube assembly.

Cutting attachment shield.

Cutting attachment (trimmer head, or brushcutter blade).

Correct operators handle (see page 8).

Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, operator’s handle mounting bracket and hardware, gearcase tool holder, this manual and tool kit for routine mainte- nance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench, spanner and a combination spark plug wrench/screw- driver.

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

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.