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Operator is overworking the unit.

Carburetor mixture is too lean.

Improper fuel ratio.

Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or
damaged

Carbon deposits on the piston or in the
muffler.

Clogged air cleaner element.

Loose or damaged spark plug.

Air leakage or clogged fuel line.

Cut at slower rate.

Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.

Refill with clean fresh unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or
higher, mixed with Premium 2-cycle
mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Clean, repair or replace as necessary.

Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer

Clean or replace the air filter

Tighten or replace the spark plug.
Restart. Check the "Specifications"
page in this manual for the correct
spark plug for this unit.

Repair or replace fuel filter and/or fuel
line.

Water in the fuel.

Piston seizure.

Faulty carburetor and/or diaphragm

Overheating condition.

Improper fuel.

Carbon deposits in the combustion
chamber.

Check fuel octane rating; check for
presence of alcohol in the fuel. Refuel
as necessary.

Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.

Refill with fresh fuel/oil mixture.

Consult with an authorized servicing
dealer.

Is the engine
overheating?

Engine is rough at all
speeds. May also have
black smoke and/or
unburned fuel at the
exhaust.

Engine is knocking.

LOW POWER

What To Check

Possible Cause

Remedy

Troubleshooting Guide

(continued)

Valve clearance set incorrectly.

Summary of Contents for M2510

Page 1: ...his machine unless you clearly understand this manual This machine is designed for cutting branches grass weeds and brush Use only for designated purpose Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Always wear eye protection and a safety helmet when operating this machine Keep this manual available at all times so that you can reference it whenever you have a question about the use of this ...

Page 2: ...RNING A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word WARNING contains informa tion that should be acted upon to prevent serious bodily injury NOTE A statement preceded by the word NOTE contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier IMPORTANT A statement preceded by the word IMPORTANT is one that possesses special significance Contents Shindaiwa Inc re...

Page 3: ...top the engine immediately and check for damage if you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled Do not operate with broken or damaged equipment ALWAYS maintain the Multipurpose Engine according to this owner s manual and follow the recommended scheduled maintenance NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load Doing so could damage the engine ALWAYS use genuine Shindaiwa p...

Page 4: ...and a WOT Sound Power Level In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868 average data between at Idling and at WOT Vibration Level In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 Note 1 8 tooth blade equipped Note 2 Trimmer head equipped Sound Pressure Level average data between at Idling and at WOT Note 1 92 dB A Sound Power Level average data between at Idling and at WOT Note 1 101 dB A Vibration...

Page 5: ...nger or thumb This releases the coupler lock See Figure 5 Pull the tool assembly out of the coupler 1 2 3 CAUTION Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of impurities Slip off the protective covers from the ends of both tubes and loosen the cou pler screw knob Insert the tool assembly into the cou pler with the tool decal facing up until the line of the decal is flush with the end of the c...

Page 6: ...o excessive carbon deposits CAUTION Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10 alcohol by volume Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures Under certain conditions alcohol based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2 cycle mixing oils Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended...

Page 7: ...g the outer tube firmly with your left hand use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt then pull quickly to start the engine 5 Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of obstructions IMPORTANT Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled I for ON or START and O for OFF or STOP Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 ...

Page 8: ...ts are preset at factory and cannot be serviced in the field Slide the ignition switch to the O STOP position Disconnect the spark plug lead and use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug turn counter clockwise to remove If the spark plug is fouled or soaked with fuel clean the plug as necessary 1 2 Starting A Flooded Engine Open the choke and fully depress the throttle lever with your lef...

Page 9: ...work day perform the following 10 Hour Maintenance Unscrew Fasteners Figure 16A More frequently in dusty conditions Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews See Figure 16A Remove and inspect the pre filter If the pre filter is torn or otherwise damaged replace it with a new one See Figure 16B Clean the pre filter with soap and water Let dry before reinstalling Inspect the air ...

Page 10: ...ug electrode gap to 0 6 0 7 mm If the spark plug must be replaced use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range See Figure 17 Ŷ CAUTION Before removing the spark plug clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine s internal parts Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode 10 15 Hour Maintenance 0 6 0 7 m...

Page 11: ... fuel is passing through Start and run the engine until stops running Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start 1 2 3 CAUTION Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard start ing and could also lead to increased service and maintenance cost WARNING Never operate the unit with D GDPDJH RU PLVVLQJ PXIÀHU RU VSDUN arrester Operating with a missing or GDPDJH...

Page 12: ...und Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The plug is fouled or improperly gapped Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher mixed with 50 1 Shindaiwa Premium 2 cycle mixing oil or with an equivalent high quality 2 cycle ...

Page 13: ...ug Restart Check the Specifications page in this manual for the correct spark plug for this unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Water in the fuel Piston seizure Faulty carburetor and or diaphragm Overheating condition Improper fuel Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber Check fuel octane rating check for presence of alcohol in the fuel Refuel as necessary Consult with an authori...

Page 14: ... air filter Replace the fuel filter Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Adjust 3 000 300 min 1 Reset the switch and re start Overheated engine Engine idle too high Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss Loose attachment holder Warped or damaged attachment Loose gearcase Poor acceleration Engine stops abruptly Engine difficult to shut off Cutting attachment moves at engine idle Exc...

Page 15: ...ized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 26th D...

Page 16: ...ized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2482 26th D...

Page 17: ...All Authorized representative in the European community Mr Phil Williams Worldwide Corporate Advisors LLP 8 10 Hallam Street Suite 405 London W1W 6JE TEL 44 20 3008 8910 FAX 44 20 3008 8911 Technical documentation is kept by K Maeda DIV Manager Engineering Research and Development DIV Shindaiwa Corporation GCF QHſEG 1 WMC 0KUJK UCOKPCOK W Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan TEL 81 82 849 2003 FAX 81 82 849 2...

Page 18: ...ww shindaiwa 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 2008 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 65040 94310 Revision 2 08 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc Specifications subject to change without notice ...

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