Shindaiwa 81643, T242X manual Product Description, Specifications, Prior to Assembly

Product Description

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

WARNING!

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

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.

Specifications

T242 TRIMMER

				Throttle
			Ignition	Interlock	Grip
	Handle		Switch
						Fuel
	Outer Tube			Throttle		Tank
					Trigger
Gear case	Cutting			Throttle	T242X TRIMMER
	Attachment Shield			Interlock	Grip
	Hanger		Ignition
			Switch
Trimmer	Handle
Head						Fuel
	Outer Tube				Throttle	Tank
					Trigger
Gear case		Barrier
	Cutting	Bar
	Attachment Shield
Trimmer Head

Figure 4

T242 dry weight
(less cutting attachment)	........................................11.3 lb./5.1 kg
T242X dry weight
(less cutting attachment)	........................................11.9 lb./5.4 kg
Engine model	S242E
Engine type	2-cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke	1.3 x 1.1 in./33 x 28 mm
Displacement	1.5 cu. in./23.9 cc
Maximum power	1 HP/0.8 kW
	@ 8000 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	BPMR6A
Air cleaner type	Non-reversible foam filter
	element
Starting method	Recoil
Stopping method	Slide switch
Transmission type	Automatic, centrifugal clutch
EPA Emission	w/bevel gear
Compliance Period**	Category A

*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 cutting attachment 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 and shaft 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 spark plug/ screwdriver combination wrench, and a scraper.