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PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

• 90-day all applications

ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS

This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide 

superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Stan-

dard per ISO/CD 13738 and JASO M345/FD Standards. Shindaiwa Red Armor

TM

 is a premium engine oil specifically formulated to 

meet ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FD Standards. The use of engine oils designed for other applications, such as 

for outboard motors or lawnmowers can result in severe engine damage, and will void your engine limited warranty. 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY:

•  Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of engine oils 

that do not meet the ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO   

  M345/FD Standards. Shindaiwa Red Armor

TM

 Engine Oil meets the ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345/FD Standard. Emission related  

  parts are covered for 5 years homeowner or 2 years commercial use regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed   

  in the EPA or California Emission Control Warranty Explanation. 

•   Damage caused by use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol), or gasoline containing 

less than 89 octane. Only use 

gasoline which contains 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE 

(methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and 

covered in your operator’s manual.

•   Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fluids. 

•   Damage caused by tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and 

recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual.

•   Operation of the unit with improperly maintained/removed cutting shield or removed/damaged air filter. 

•   Damage caused by dirt, pressure or steam cleaning the unit, salt water, corrosion, rust, varnish, abrasives, and moisture.

•   Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servic

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ing, or use of unauthorized attachments. 

•   Incorrect storage procedures, stale fuel, including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in 

the operator’s manual. Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual is the customer’s responsibility.

•   Failures due to improper set-up, pre-delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing 

dealer during the warranty period.

•   Certain 

parts and other items are not warranted, including but not limited to: lubricants, starter cords, and engine tune-ups. 

•   Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durability requirements of the OEM spark plug listed in the Opera

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tor’s Manuals.

•   Overheating or carbon scoring failures due to restricted, clogged exhaust port or combustion chamber, including damage to 

spark arrester screen.

•   Adjustments after the first (30) thirty days and beyond, such as carburetor adjustment and throttle cable adjustment.

•   Damage to gears or gear cases caused by contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type or viscosity of lubricants, and/or 

failure to comply with recommended grease or oil change intervals.

•   Damage caused by pump or sprayer running dry, pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, or lack of or broken 

strainers. 

•   Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational 

problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration card supplied with your Shindaiwa 

product or by visiting WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Your receipt of purchase including date, model and serial number must be main-

tained and presented to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty service. Proof of purchase rests solely with the cus-

tomer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so you may also have other specific 

legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 

60047.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, including any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

LAR PURPOSE OR USE and any implied warranty of 

MERCHANTABILITY

 otherwise applicable to this product. ECHO, INC. and 

its affiliated companies shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damage, including lost profits. There are no 

warranties extended other than as provided herein. This limited warranty may be modified only by ECHO, INC.

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Summary of Contents for T254

Page 1: ...NER S OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating thi...

Page 2: ...formation that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death ECHO Inc reserves the right to make changes to products without prior notice and without obligation to make alterations to units...

Page 3: ...and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings ALWAYS inspect unit before each use Repla...

Page 4: ...st high Wear appropriate footwear non skid boots or shoes do not wear open toed shoes or sandals Never work barefooted Keep a proper footing and do not overreach Maintain your balance at all times dur...

Page 5: ...feet radius Outside this radius there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or hidden debris that could be thrown back at you or toward a bystander When op...

Page 6: ...ont and rear refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation Engine Outer tube assembly Cutting attachment shield Cutting Attachment Cutting attachment shield mounting plate and...

Page 7: ...1 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool D 2 Remove line head E by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft 3 Remove locki...

Page 8: ...ailure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified oil will void the engine warranty Front handle installation NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location 1 Position...

Page 9: ...sh fuel 4 Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly 5 Wipe away any spilled fuel before starting engine CAUTION Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine After use DO NOT store...

Page 10: ...e primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel 3 Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparen...

Page 11: ...of this manual 6 When the engine starts slowly move the choke lever to the OPEN position If the engine stops after the initial start close the choke and restart 7 Operating the throttle will automatic...

Page 12: ...h broken or damaged equipment Checking Unit Condition NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load Doing so could damage the engine NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or a...

Page 13: ...s trimmer head from left to right Keep the trimmer head horizontal Engine Operating Speeds Operate at full throttle while cutting grass Trimming and Mowing Grass Edging Tilt the handle about 100 to th...

Page 14: ...a at base of crankcase Remove all debris Dirt build up in these areas can lead to engine overheating fire or premature wear Daily maintenance Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment Remov...

Page 15: ...Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank Inspect the fuel filter element If it shows signs of contamination replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter eleme...

Page 16: ...ew clockwise tighter counterclockwise looser until feeler gauge is almost snug Back off just enough to allow gauge to slip out with limited resistance 5 While holding the adjustment screw in place wit...

Page 17: ...ized Shindaiwa dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine d...

Page 18: ...ust idle Check Specifications page for correct idle speed Loading Trimmer Line 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 3 Insert one end of...

Page 19: ...linder through the spark plug hole Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine Reinstall the spark plug Before storing the unit repair or replace any...

Page 20: ...lter and or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The p...

Page 21: ...d oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the...

Page 22: ...red Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Restart Idle engine until cool Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Engine stops abruptly Engine difficu...

Page 23: ...oncerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD homeowner...

Page 24: ...he operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warra...

Page 25: ...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 considera...

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Page 28: ...7 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM When presenting your unit for War ranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require a...

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