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TROUBLESHOOTING

AH262

X7502342300

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or
explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug
near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.

Engine
runs, but
dies or
does not
acceler-
ate
properly

Air filter

Air filter
dirty

Normal wear

Clean or replace

Fuel filter

Fuel filter
dirty

Contami-
nants/
residues in
fuel

Replace

Fuel vent

Fuel vent
plugged

Contami-
nants/
residues in
fuel

Clean or replace

Spark
Plug

Plug dirty/
worn

Normal wear

Clean and adjust or
replace

Carbure-
tor

Improper
adjust-
ment

Vibration

Adjust

Cooling
System

Cooling
system
dirty/
plugged

Extended
operation in
dirty/dusty
locations

Clean

Spark
Arrestor
Screen

Spark
arrestor
screen
plugged

Normal wear

Replace

Engine
does not
crank

N/A

Internal
engine
problem

See your Shindaiwa
dealer

ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem Check Status

Cause

Remedy

Summary of Contents for AH262

Page 1: ...surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to th...

Page 2: ...Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 12 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 12 Description 14 Contents 16 Assembly 16 Gear Housing Assembly Drive Shaft 16 Operation 17 Fuel 17 Adjusting Cuttin...

Page 3: ...erial Number Genuine SHINDAIWA Parts and Assemblies for your SHINDAIWA products are available only from an Authorized SHINDAIWA Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Se...

Page 4: ...HO if we find it necessary to contact you Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs are available from your SHINDAIWA dealer or at WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM or by contactin...

Page 5: ...ovides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury...

Page 6: ...NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Wear Foot Protection Keep...

Page 7: ...onal safety a full face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protection Wear sturdy no slip rubber work gloves to improve y...

Page 8: ...erator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field...

Page 9: ...you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress...

Page 10: ...ever touch wires directly or indirectly otherwise serious injury or death may result Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions...

Page 11: ...unit or making cutting angle adjustments Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Never perform blade maintenance procedures...

Page 12: ...any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings Periodically check fuel system fuel lines vent grommet fuel tank and fuel cap for leaks especially if the unit...

Page 13: ...aries by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emission...

Page 14: ...our unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your dealer Safety label is for example only...

Page 15: ...5 Blades 6 Gear Case 7 Blade Adjustment Handle 8 Support Handle For Left Hand 9 Drive Shaft Assembly 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Blade Cover 12 Spark Plug 13 Top Guard 14 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark A...

Page 16: ...ASSEMBLY Gear Housing Assembly Drive Shaft Hedge Trimmer Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove locating bolt A and loosen clamping bolt B 2 Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft 3 Sl...

Page 17: ...fires around dry vegetation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks metal or...

Page 18: ...5 FD certified oil such as Shindaiwa brand 2 stroke oils will void the two stroke engine warranty Shindaiwa brand 2 stroke oils may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for applica tion in all Shindaiwa engines sol...

Page 19: ...ur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an a...

Page 20: ...n a flat surface with blade cover A facing up Assure stop switch is in the STOP position 2 Hold blade adjustment handle B and compress blade lock levers C and D together Rotate blade to desired positi...

Page 21: ...ore using the unit The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become e...

Page 22: ...s and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 The blades must...

Page 23: ...structions in this manual or see your Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank r...

Page 24: ...witch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Hedge Trimming Shoulder Harness if included 1 Loosen harness...

Page 25: ...nect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to p...

Page 26: ...in emission integrity COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect3 1 Cooling System Inspec...

Page 27: ...rottle wire retaining clip A remains in place as shown when removing or installing air filter cover 3 Remove foam pre filter B and air filter and clean as indicated below 4 Foam Pre filter 5 Clean foa...

Page 28: ...ne while removing fuel filter from tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produce...

Page 29: ...ter electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 102 153 kgf cm 89 133 in lbf Cooling System Level 2 To maintain proper engine oper ating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cyl inder fin area...

Page 30: ...cover B DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Remove grass and leaves from the grid C between the recoil starter and fuel...

Page 31: ...Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove muffler cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits f...

Page 32: ...adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engin...

Page 33: ...ockwise to decrease idle speed Lubrication Blades Level 1 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear g...

Page 34: ...pe excess grease from around grease fitting Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible an...

Page 35: ...g assembly Blades Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade lock nut...

Page 36: ...l shape of the blade 6 Install blade guard Use new Echo approved lock nuts each time blade guard is installed See dealer for correct nuts 7 Lubricate blades see Lubrication 8 Connect spark plug wire A...

Page 37: ...Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Shindaiwa dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your Shindaiwa dealer...

Page 38: ...r Fuel filter dirty Contami nants residues in fuel Replace Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contami nants residues in fuel Clean or replace Spark Plug Plug dirty worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replac...

Page 39: ...e trimmers in a stable horizontal position Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing which may cause damage to these components Always install blade cover when transporting or...

Page 40: ...the spark plug Remove the spark plug Pour 7 cc 0 25 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole a Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole b Pull the rec...

Page 41: ...026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 SHINDAIWA Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not...

Page 42: ...will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consi...

Page 43: ...AH262 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502342300 43 6 2017 ECHO Inc ENGLISH Notes...

Page 44: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com U02415001001 U02415999999...

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