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Specifi cations
C230 Dry Weight (less attachments) ........................................................ 4.6 kg/10.1 lb.
T230X Dry Weight (less attachments) ...................................................... 4.6 kg/10.2 lb.
Engine Model.........................................................................................Shindaiwa S230
Engine Type .............................................................2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ........................................................................ 32 x 28 mm/1.26 x 1.10 in.
Displacement .......................................................................................22.5 cc/1.4 cu. in.
Maximum Power Output ........................................ 1.1 HP (0.8 kW) @ 7500 rpm (min
-1
)
Fuel/Oil Ratio ....................................... 50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil
Fuel Tank Capacity ................................................................................. 600 ml/20.3 oz.
Carburetor Type ................................................................Walbro WYL, diaphragm-type
Ignition .......................................................... One-piece electronic, transistor-controlled
Spark Plug .................................................................................................NGK BMR6A
Air Cleaner Type ................................................... Non-reversible
fl
ocked
fi
lter element
Starting Method .....................................................................................................Recoil
Stopping Method ..........................................................................................Slide switch
Transmission Type........................................ Automatic, centrifugal clutch w/bevel gear
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have
all the components required for a com-
plete unit:
■
Engine assembly.
■
Outer tube assembly.
■
Cutting attachment shield.
■
Cutting attachment .
■
Handlebar.
■
Kit containing cutting attachment shield
mounting bracket and hardware, op-
erator’s handle mounting bracket and
hardware, gearcase tool holder, this
manual and tool kit for routine mainte-
nance. Tool kits vary by model and may
include a hex wrench, spanner and a
combination spark plug wrench/screw-
driver.
■
Goggles.
Carefully inspect all components
for damage.
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.
*Speci
fi
cations are subject to change without notice.
Unit Description
Outer Tube
Grip
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Using the accompanying illustrations
as a guide, familiarize yourself with this
unit and its various components. Under-
standing the product helps ensure top
performance, long service life, and safer
operation. See Figure 4.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifi ca-
tions or alterations to any of these units
or their components.
Cutting
Attachment
Throttle
Trigger
Gearcase
Tank
Protector
Figure 4
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Spark
Plug
IMPORTANT!
International trimmers and brushcutters
do not have the spark arrester installed in
the muffl er. Before placing the brushcutter
in service, check local, state and federal
regulations to determine if a spark arrester
is required in your area.
T230X TRIMMER
Outer Tube
Handlebar
Cutting Attachment
Shield
Shoulder
Strap
Brushcutter
Blade
Throttle
Trigger
Gearcase
Tank
Protector
Ignition
Switch
Fuel
Tank
Spark
Plug
C230 BRUSHCUTTER
Air
Filter
Air
Filter
Barrier Bar
Handle
