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WARNING 

POTENTIAL HAZARD 

• Engine  must be running to  make  some

carburetor adjustments.

• When engine is running,  cutting head is

rotating and other parts are moving.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN 

• Contact with  rotating  cutting head  or

other moving parts  could  cause  serious

personal injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from

cutting head and other moving parts.

• Keep all by-standers and pets away from

unit  while  making  carburetor adjust­

ments.

The  cutting head  may be rotating  during idle speed 
adjustment.  Wear the recommended personal protec­
tive equipment and observe  all  safety instructions. 
Keep hands and body away from the cutting head. 

When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should 

return to an idle speed between 2700 and 3300 RPM, or 

just below the  clutch engagement speed.  The cutting 

head  must not rotate  and the  engine  should not stall 

(stop running) at engine idle speed. 

To adjust the engine idle speed, rotate the idle speed 
adjustment screw on the carburetor. 

Idle Speed 

Adjustment Screw 

• Turn  the idle  speed screw  in  (clockwise)  to

increase the engine idle speed.

• Turn the screw out (counterclockwise) to decrease

the engine idle speed.

If idle speed adjustment is necessary,  and after 

adjustment  the cutting head rotates or the engin_e 

stalls, stop using the Trimmer/ Brushcutter immedi­

ately! 

Contact your local  authorized Maruyama Dealer for 

assistance and servicin

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{Models: BC2300, BC2600, BC3200] 

Trimmer Operation 

CAUTION 

• Read  the  Safeiy  instructions  on  page 4

concerning  proper  use  of the  String

Trimmer.

Trimmer Operating Position 

Hearing  Protection 

_ � Eye Protection 

Hand Holding Throttle Grip, 

Flngers on Throttle Trigger 

Left Ann Fully Extended, 

Hand Holding Loop Handle 

Trimmer Head Near 

and Parallel to Ground 

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Summary of Contents for BC2300

Page 1: ...MARLNAMA String Trimmer BC2300 BC2600 BC3200 Brushcutter BC2600H BC3200H Owner s Operator s Manual Completely read and understand this manual before using this product...

Page 2: ...material and workmanship for two 2 years from origi nal retail delivery date Emission related parts are the carburetor assembly the ignition coil assembly the Ignition rotor and the spark plug Any re...

Page 3: ...and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines are warranted for two years If any emission related part on your engine is defective the pa...

Page 4: ...ing 26 Page Storage 27 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 28 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Maruyama product Maruyama it s distributors and dealers want you to be completely satisfiedwith your...

Page 5: ...o operate the unit without first reading the Operator s Manual Always wear eye protection that complies with ANSI American National Standards Institute Z87 l 4 Always wear hearing protection n 5 Alway...

Page 6: ...outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames 3 Do not smoke near fuel or Trimmer Brushcutter or while using the Trimmer Brushcutter 4 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling 1 4 112 inch 6 mm...

Page 7: ...Trimmer Brushcutter only in daylight or good artificial light 9 Never operate the Trimmer Brusbctitter without proper guards or other protective safety devices in place 10 Always keep the Trimmer Brus...

Page 8: ...T Part No 215534 4 ANGER IMPAOP LISE OF DilSEQUJPMJ NTCANc wse IILJUAV WAYS US COMECTATTAcw lEUTS Sl l i oHARNESS OPERAl i ONL Y EN l lNITJSPOSITIONEDATRIGHTSIDEOFBODY SEE OPERATOR S MmU LJ ON SHAFT P...

Page 9: ...bottom clamp over the rubber sleeve 4 Install the four screws and nuts Leave the screws finger tight 5 Reposition the loop handle up or down the drive shaft to the most comfortable position but no cl...

Page 10: ...ottle cable and stop switch wires All models 2 Loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover to access the stop switch wires 3 Plug lhe stop switch wires into the matching con nectors from the engi...

Page 11: ...knut Models BC2300 BC2600 BC3200 Installing Trimmer Head Shield A CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD The cutoffblade is sharp WIJAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with cutoff blade could cause serious cuts or personal inju...

Page 12: ...left hand thread MPORTANT The boss adapter must be installed on the splined shaft between the gearcase and the trimmer head as shown 3 mm Hex Wrench Splined Shi ft BossAdapter Trimmer Head Adapter _...

Page 13: ...can cause seri ous personal injury HOWTO AVOID TIIE HAZARD Wear gloves when you handle the blade 2 Install the brushcutter blade onto the boss adapter then reinstall the clamping washer stabilizer and...

Page 14: ...open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out ofthe reach of children Never bny more than a 30 day supply of gasoline 1 Do not s...

Page 15: ...PORTANT NEVER USE METHANOL GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL GASOHOL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10 ETHANOL PREMIUM GASOLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYS TEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES...

Page 16: ...rinuner Brushcutter fuel tank clean around the fuel tank cap to prevent dirt and debris from enteringthe tank during capremoval 7 Always shake the preurix fuel container momen tarily before filling th...

Page 17: ...on _ then pull the starter grip until the engine starts Hot Restart To start an engine that is already warmed up hot restart or if the ambient temperature exceeds 68 F 200 C I Pump the primer bulb at...

Page 18: ...elow the clutch engagement speed The cutting head must not rotate and the engine should not stall stop running at engine idle speed To adjust the engine idle speed rotate the idle speed adjustment scr...

Page 19: ...ase the throttle trigger and allow the engine to returnto idle speed when not cutting 7 Stop the Trimmer engine when moving between work sites A CAUTION Always wear gloves and protective cloth ing whe...

Page 20: ...l Models BC2600H BC3200H Brushcutter Operation A WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD 0 Foreign objects can be thrown by Brushcutter WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with thrown objects can cause personal injury HOW TO A...

Page 21: ...rator s right side 3 The operator s right hand should be holding the right hand bullhorn grip with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger 4 The left hand should be holding the left hand bull horn...

Page 22: ...ways swing the Brushcutter from right to left Swinging the Brushcutter from left to right can cause the blade to kick back Cutting Blades I Use only the correct blade Maruyama genuine part approved fo...

Page 23: ...j_ c 6 Reinstall the air filter cover and tighten the knob Fuel Filter Maintenance Interval The fuel filter should be replaced after every 100 hours of operation Fuel Filter Replacement The fuel filt...

Page 24: ...ighien the spark plug wheninstalling The tightening torque is 95 148 in lbs 10 7 16 6 N m Cylinder Cooling Fins Maintenance Interval The cylinder cooling fins should be cleaned after every 25 hours of...

Page 25: ...d Spark Arrester Maintenance 1 With the engine at ambient room temperature loosen the knob and remove the air cleaner cover 2 Loosen the knob and lift offthe cylinder cover 3 Remove the two socket hea...

Page 26: ...ler cover to the muffler A Apply liquid gasket p n 261910 to the muf fler cover sealing smfaces then reinstall the cover onto the muffler body B Apply removable Loctite to the three socket head muffle...

Page 27: ...it is main tained properly Good maintenance includes regular checking of all fasteners for correct tightness and cleaning the entire machine Models BC2600H BC3200H Blade Sharpening IMPORTANT Replace...

Page 28: ...orm all regular maintenance procedures and any needed repairs 5 Remove the spark plug and squirt a very small amount of oil into the cylinder A CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD Oil may squirt out ofthe spark...

Page 29: ...replace air filter Iffurther assistance is required contact yourlocal authorized Maruyama service dealer Specifications BC2300 BC2600 BC3200 BC2600H BC3200H Weight 11 lbs 12 7 lbs 13 2 lbs 13 6 lbs 14...

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