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Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing 

spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well 

secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler 

is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor 

adjusting screws) are tight.

Air Filter

The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 

4-stroke engine. As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by oil 

mixed with the gasoline and air from the carburetor that moves 

through and around the internal parts of the engine in a similar 

way that a 2-stroke engine is lubricated. Without the heavy 

duty 2-stage air filter equipped on all H4 engines, dust and dirt 

could also move through the engine, decreasing engine life, 

increasing valve wear and the need for more frequent valve 

adjustments. To keep your H4 engine strong and reliable, 

Shindaiwa recommends that you check and service the air filter 

as instructed in the 10-Hour Maintenance section that follows. 

Prior to each work day, perform the 

following:

 

Remove all dirt and debris from the 

engine, check the cooling fins and 

air cleaner for clogging, and clean as 

necessary.

 

Carefully remove any accumulations 

of dirt or debris from the muffler and 

fuel tank. Check cooling air intake 

area 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.

Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins

Cooling 

fins

Air 

intake

Cooling 

fins

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when 

working around the cutter assembly.

 

Check for loose or missing screws 

or components. Make sure the cutter 

attachment is securely fastened.

 

Check the entire unit for leaking fuel 

or grease.

 

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws 

(except carburetor idle speed 

adjusting screws) are tight.

Components of air filter

Filter element

Prefilter

Loosen 

fasteners

Remove the cover of the air filter

10-Hour maintenance

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1. 

Remove the air filter cover by 

loosening the cover screw(s) and 

lifting.

2. 

Remove and inspect the pre-filter. 

If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise 

damaged, replace it with a new 

one.

3. 

Clean the pre-filter with soap and 

water. Let dry before reinstalling. 

4. 

Inspect the air filter element. If the 

element is damaged or distorted, 

replace it with a new one.

5. 

Tap filter gently on a hard surface to 

dislodge debris from element or use 

compressed air from the inside to blow 

debris out and away from the air filter 

element. 

6. 

Install the air filter element, pre-filter 

and cover in the reverse order of 

removal.

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face 

of the filter only!

CAUTION!

Never operate the unit if the air 

cleaner assembly is damaged or 

missing!

Maintenance (continued)

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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