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WARNING!

Always wear eye and ear

protection when operating

this machine! To minimize the risk of

injury to yourself and others, read this

manual and familiarize yourself with its

contents.

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

AHS231/EVC ARTICULATED

HEDGE TRIMMER

Part Number 68143-94310 Rev. 11/06

Summary of Contents for AHS231/EVC

Page 1: ...n operating this machine To minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL AHS231 EVC ARTICULATED HE...

Page 2: ...ORTANT The information contained in these in structions describes machines available at the time of publication While every attempt has been made to provide the latest information about your Shindaiwa...

Page 3: ...ad and follow this manual make sure anyone using the trimmer does likewise Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure Keep this manual for future reference Always wear...

Page 4: ...engine to run at high RPM without a load Doing so could damage the engine n When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle tie it down securely to prevent fuel spillage or damage to the machine n Al...

Page 5: ...ure it fits properly n Make sure there are no missing or loose fasteners and that the stop switch and throttle controls are working properly n Make sure there is always good ventilation when operating...

Page 6: ...t notice AH231_05 Product Description 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 Fuel Tank A...

Page 7: ...ficult rotate the outer tube or main shaft slightly until you feel the main shaft splines engage with the gearcase Connect the Powerhead Outer Tube to the Gearcase Clamp Screw Figure 4 D Washer Index...

Page 8: ...to straight ahead position 5 Remove the scabbard from the cutter blade The engine now may be started refer to page 10 for procedures 1 With your right hand grasp the outer tube near the handle With yo...

Page 9: ...AUTION Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate Oxygenated gaso line may cause increased operating temperatures Under certain condi tions alcohol based gasoline may also reduce the lubri...

Page 10: ...n the engine may be flooded with fuel If flooding is suspected move the choke lever to the open position and repeatedly pull the recoil starter to remove excess fuel and start the engine If the engine...

Page 11: ...e cutting attachment Idle Speed Adjustment WARNING The cutting blades must NEVER move oscillate at engine idle If the idle speed cannot be adjusted by the pro cedure described here return the unit to...

Page 12: ...e machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged or if the element is wet or water soaked Every 10 hours of operation more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions Remove the air cleaner element from...

Page 13: ...Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire The line is delicate and can be dam aged easily n Use a wire hook to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank Figure...

Page 14: ...s as follows Figure 24 1 Loosen all blade locknuts at least one full turn 2 Tighten each blade shoulder bolt firmly and then loosen the shoulder bolts 1 4 to 1 2 turn 3 Working from the gearcase end l...

Page 15: ...ixture incorrect NO YES Is fuel visible and moving in the return line when priming Check for clogged fuel filter and or vent Replace fuel filter or vent as required Restart NO Is there spark at the sp...

Page 16: ...eds May also have black smoke and or unburned fuel at the exhaust Clogged air filter Loose or damaged spark plug Air leakage or clogged fuel line Water in the fuel Piston seizure Faulty carburetor and...

Page 17: ...t to shut off Ground stop wire is disconnected or switch is defective Overheating due to incorrect spark plug Overheated engine Test and replace as required Replace spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or e...

Page 18: ...ve Needle Jet Metering Diaphragm 2 Fuel Tank 3 Ignition System Components n Ignition Coil n Flywheel Rotor 4 Catalytic Converter if originally equipped The emission control system for your particular...

Page 19: ...19 Notes...

Page 20: ...indaiwa com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 Fax 81 82 849 2481 2006 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 68143 94310 Revision 1...