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Note: 

Never  use a  mixing  ratio less than 

50: 1  regardless of the  oil  package 

mixing instructions.  Ratios less  the 

50:1, (for example, 60:1, 80:1, 100:1), 

reduce  the amount  of lubrication to 

the internal  moving parts  of the 

engine and can cause damage. 

Fuel Mixture Chart 

Gasoline 

50: 1  2-cycle oil 

1 gallon 

2.6oz. 

2 gallons 

5.2oz. 

5 gallons 

12.8 oz. 

Mixing Instructions 

IMPORTANT:  Never  mix  gasoline and oil 

directly in the  Hedge Trimmer 

I.

Always  mix  fuel  and  oil  in  a  clean  container

approved for gasoline.

2.

Mark the container to  identify it as  fuel  mix  for

the  Hedge  Trimmer.

3. Use regular unleaded gasoline and fill the contain­

er with half the required amount of gasoline.

4.

Pour  the correct  amount  of oil  into  the container

then add the remaining amount of gasoline.

5. Close the container tightly and shake it momentar­

ily to evenly  mix  the oil and the gasoline before

filling the fuel tank on the

6.

When  refilling theHedgeTrimmer  fuel  tank,  clean

around  the fuel tank cap  to  prevent  dirt and

debris from  entering the tank during cap removal.

7.

Always shake  the premix fuel  container momen­

tarily before filling the fuel tank.

8.

Always  use a  spout  or  funnel when  fueling to

reduce fuel spillage.

9.

Fill the tank only to within  1/4-1/2 inch (6 mm-13

mm) from the top of the tank.  Avoid filling to the

top of the tank filler neck.

Starting And Stopping 

Before Starting The Engine 

I.

Fill  the  fuel  tank  as  instructed  in  the Before

Operation section of this manual.

2.

Rest the Hedge  Trimmer  on the ground.

3.

Make  sure theHedgeTrimmer  blades are clear of

any broken  glass, nails, wire, rocks or other debris.

4.

Keep  all bystanders,  children  and  animals  away

from the working area.

Cold Starting Procedure 

This HedgeTrimmer is equipped with a fuel primer and 

idle start  system.  To start a "cold" engine properly, 

perform the following procedure: 

1.

Pump the primer bulb at the bottom of the carbu­

retor  until  fuel  can  be seen  flowing  through  the

fuel return line to the fuel tank.

(Flowing fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or

full of bubbles.)

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I I 

Primer Bulb 

I' 

Fuel 

Return 

Line 

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Summary of Contents for EHT2300D

Page 1: ...MARLJVAMA Power Hedge Trimmer EHT2300D EHT2600D Owner s Operator s Manual Completely read and understand this manual before using this product...

Page 2: ...nal retail delivery date Emission related parts are the carburetor assembly the ignition coil assembly the ignition rotor and the spark plug Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and...

Page 3: ...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 part wi...

Page 4: ...r other information you may require Whenever you contact your Authorized Service Dealer or the factory always know the serial number of your product This number will help the Service Dealer or Service...

Page 5: ...te this Hedge llimmerwhenyouaretiro l ill orundertheinflueoo ofalcoboL drugs ormedication 7 Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death 8 Kee...

Page 6: ...e engine dry before stor ing the unit 10 Store fuel and HedgeTrimmer away from open flame sparks and excessive heat Make sure fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters furnaces...

Page 7: ...G PROTECTION WHENOPEAATING nus O JPl IENT SEE OPEAAlOR S M 1 NW 1 J DO NOT OPERATE WITHIN 50 l EET FROM OTHER Pl OPLt I j wARNING C JTTING BLADESAAE w z AOOUS ATALL TIMES ANOC N C USE SERIOUS t IJIJRY...

Page 8: ...de 2 ShaffAssembly laop HandJo 4 ShaffGnp 5 Clutch DflJm Housing 6 Engine 7 Sena Number on mar ofengine 5 10 3 8 Gearca se 9 Ang Drrve 5 10 6 11 t o Throtilo Tr igger nd S top Switch 1 1 Throtlle Cab...

Page 9: ...the loop handle Screw 4 Loop Handle Rubber Sleeve Bottom Clamp I Slip the rubber sleeve around the shaft approxi mately 9 inches 22 8 cm from the end of the stop switch throttle trigger assembly for a...

Page 10: ...ster Sleeve II Adjuster Screw Bracket Idle Speed Adjuster Screw Slotted Fitting I With the air cleaner cover removed insert the throttle cable through the cable adjuster sleeve on the carburetor brack...

Page 11: ...Angle Drive while rotating the driveshaft tube to engage the splines 2 Align the locating holes and install the locating screw through the side ofthe Angle Drive Then tighten the clamping screw and l...

Page 12: ...ldren Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline 1 Do not smoke near fuel 2 Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or flames 3 Always shut off the engine before refueling Never...

Page 13: ...L CONTAINING MORE THAN 10 ETHANOL PREMIUM GASOLINE OR WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL SYS TEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES OTHER THAN THOSE MANUFACTURED FOR FUEL STABILIZATION DURING ST...

Page 14: ...l tank clean around the fuel tank cap to prevent dirt and debris from entering the tank during cap removal 7 Always shake the premix fuel container momen tarily before filling the fuel tank 8 Always u...

Page 15: ...n 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 20 C l Pump the primer bulb at the...

Page 16: ...urn the idle speed screw in clockwise to increasethe engine idle speed Turn the screw out counterclockwise to decrease the engine idle speed If idle speed adjustment is necessary and if after adjustme...

Page 17: ...al cutting begins The Hedge Trimmer_performs best at full throttle 6 Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting 7 Stop the engine when moving bet...

Page 18: ...completely 4 Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the foam element and squeeze outall excess oil 5 Reassemble the filter screen and foam element to the air filter cover IMPORTANT The air filter...

Page 19: ...spark plug after every JOO hours of operation Spark Plug Maintenance I With the engine at ambient room tempera ture twist the high tension lead boot on spark plug back and forth a couple of times to l...

Page 20: ...ns hot for some time after the engine is shut off WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with hot muffler surfaces could cause a burn HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Make sure the muffler is cool before inspecting and clean...

Page 21: ...nder cover 3 Remove the two socket head screws holding the spark arrester assembly to the muffler and remove the tail gasket and spark arrester 4 Remove the three socket head screws holding the muffle...

Page 22: ...on Screw The blades should be warm but ifthey are too hot to touch loosen the tension screws another 118 turn lubrication Maintenance Interval The gearcase and angle drive should be inspect after each...

Page 23: ...blades Storage For long terrn storage ofthe HedgeTrimmer Oij I Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage container 2 Pump the primer bulb on the carburetor until all fuel is discharged through...

Page 24: ...lean or replace air filter Iffurther assistance is required contact your local authorized Maruyama service dealer Specifications Weight Engine Displacement Anti Vibration Blade length Carburetor Ignit...

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