Shindaiwa M254 manual

SHIND AIWA OWNER’S/OPERA T OR’S MANU AL M254 MUL TIPURPOSE T OOL CARRIER WARNING! Always wear eye protection when operating this machine. T o minimize the risk of injury , read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. X7502881900 03/10[...]

2 Introduction The Shindaiwa H4 series of hand-held power equipmentis designed and built to deliver superior per for mance and reliability without compromise to quality , comfor t, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-per for mance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low dis[...]

3 Read and follow this manual, make sure anyone using the unit does likewise. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or machine failure. Keep this manual for future reference. Always wear a hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries during operation of this machine. In addition, always wear eye and hearing protection. Shindaiwa [...]

4 IMPORT ANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace dam- aged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer . Safety Labels Product Description Outer T ube Grip Handle Throttle T rigger Throttle Interlock Ignitio[...]

5 Specications Engine Model M254 Dr y weight (Including attachments) 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb. Engine type 4-cycle, ver tical cylinder , air cooled Bore x stroke 34 x 27 mm / 1.3 x 1.1 in. Displacement 24.5 cc / 1.5 cu. in. Fuel/oil ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil * Carburetor type Diaphragm-type Fuel tank capacity 590 ml / 20.0 oz[...]

6 4 - 6 mm Outer tube Hex screws Handle Moutning plate Throttle assembly Adjusting the handle 4 - 6 mm Loosen the fasteners on the air lter cover Adjusting throttle lever free play Assembly and adjustments Prior to assembly This Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Car - rie r co mes ful ly a ssem ble d. Y ou on ly nee d at tac h th e ac cess or y t ool [...]

7 Assembling tube sections Place powerhead/lower tube assem- 1. bly on a clean, flat sur face so that both assemblies fit end to end. The powerhead/lower tube assembly should be facing positioned with the locking hole in the tube end facing up. Assembly and adjustments (continued) Slip of f the protective plastic 2. cover(s) from the ends of the [...]

8 W ARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power , overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, i[...]

9 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality . Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight con- tainer . Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and ames. IMPORT ANT! Stored fuel may separate. AL WA YS shake fuel con- tainer thoroughly before eac[...]

10 Slide ignition to ON ON Throttle Lock Button Make sure the attachment is clear of obstructions! ...and pull recoil starter handle upward Hold the unit rmly ... Open After engine starts, move choke to OPEN position Close choke Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position Star ting the Engine IMPORT ANT! Engine ignition is controlled by a two pos[...]

11 Starting A Flooded Engine Slide ignition to OFF OFF Idle the engine briefly before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the ignition switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine Operation NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or other protective devices removed! Use only authorized Shindaiwa par ts and [...]

12 Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfor tably on the of f-side shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Make sure all hooks and adjustment devices are secure. Shoulder stra p NOTE: Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass unit, a shoulder strap can incre[...]

13 Prior to each work day , per for m the following: Remove all dir t and debris from the ■ engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessar y . Clean any debris or dir t from the ■ cutting attachment. Check the entire unit for leaking ■ fuel or grease. Check for loose or missing screws ■ or components. Ma[...]

14 spark plug gap--all models Remove the spark plug and adjust the gap at the electrode 10/15 hour maintenance 0.6 mm (0.024 inch) Remove and replace the fuel filter element. 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 genu - ine S[...]

15 V alve adjustment 135-Hour Maintenance IMPORT ANT! If a new gasket is not available and/ or the old gasket is not damaged, the old gasket may be reused. Never use cracked or damaged gaskets! T ur n engine over several times, and 6. retur n to TDC-compression. Recheck with proper feeler gauge to make sure clearance adjustment did not change as a [...]

16 Engine Cover Screws Engine Cover Mufer Mufer Gasket Mufer Bolts Spark Arrester Screen Spark Arrester Cover Cover Screws W ith a 3 mm hex wrench r emove 1. the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover . If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power , check and clean the spark ar r ester screen. IMPORT ANT! If you note excessive carbo[...]

17 Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer , use the following procedures to pr epare it for storage: Clean exter nal par ts thor oughly . ■ Drain all the fuel from the carbure- ■ tor and the fuel tank. Long T er m Stor a ge Remove remaining fuel from the ■ fuel lines and carburetor with the fuel drained from the fuel tank. T[...]

18 T r oubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restar t. Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO [...]

19 Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unbur ned fuel at the exhaust. Operator is over working the unit. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Improper fuel ratio. Fan, fan cover , cylinder fins dir ty or damaged. Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muf fler . Clogged air cleaner element. Loose[...]

20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air filter . Clogged fuel filter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel filter . Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Ground (stop) wire is disconnected, or switch is de[...]

21 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purc[...]

22 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION 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. T o help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets[...]

23 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small of f-road engine (SORE). New equ[...]

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-61 18 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shind[...]