Maintenance (continued)
Adjusting Engine Idle
The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle lever is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to permit the engine clutch to disengage the cutting attachment.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must NEVER rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the procedure described here, return the unit to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
Idle Speed Adjustment
1.Place the unit on the ground, then start the engine, and then allow it to idle
2.If the attachment rotates when the engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed by turning the idle adjustment screw
3.If a tachometer is available, adjust idle. Check Specifications page for correct idle speed
Idle
Screw
Loading Trimmer Line
1.Cut one piece of line to recommended length.
2.Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets.
3.Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head.
4.Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed.
Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation.
1 | 2 |
.080 (2.0 mm) dia. - 20’ (6 m)
.095 (2.4 mm) dia. - 14’ (4 m)
.105 (2.7 mm) dia. - 10’ (3 m)
3 | 4 |
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following proce- dures to prepare it for storage:
■■Clean external parts thoroughly and apply a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces.
■■Drain all the fuel from the carburetor and the fuel tank.
To do so:
1.Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through.
2.Start and run the engine until it stops running.
3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause hard starting, and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as
NOTE:
Damage resulting from stale or con- taminated fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa warranty policy.
■■Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or
3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
■■Before storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.
■■Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thor- oughly with soap and water. Let dry and reassemble the element.
■■Store the unit in a clean,
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