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Shindaiwa GP344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa GP344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa water pump owner's/operator's manual
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X7506720300
07/10
ShINdAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
GP344 WATER PUMP
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its
contents! Always wear eye and hearing protection
when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 English X7506720300 07/10 ShINdAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL GP344 WATER PUMP Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! WARNING! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents! Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your H4 series hand-held power equipment, or if you do not understand something in this manual, contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Imme- diately replace damaged or missing informa- tion labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improp- erly installed parts.

  • Page 4: Unit Description

    16.7 - 18.6 N∙m / 148 -165 in • lbs General purpose, centrifugal, self-priming IMPORTANT Filler Plug Handle Throttle Lever GP344 NGK CMR5H 0.6 mm / 0.024 inch Recoil starter Push button 22.4 oz. (0.6661 liter) 15.6 pounds (7.1 kg)

  • Page 5: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling this unit, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit: ■ GP344 engine-driven pump ■ Spark plug wrench Install the Suction and discharge hoses CAUTION! ■ This pump is intended for pump- ing fresh water only.

  • Page 6: Mixing Fuel

    Mixing Fuel WARNING! 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, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 7: Handling Fuel

    handling Fuel dANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 8: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas con- tains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison. IMPORTANT!. Do not start or run the pump without priming the pump with water. Serious damage to the pump seals will occur when the pump is run dry.

  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine Move throttle lever (D) towards engine to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shut- ting engine off. Push the red ignition switch until the engine completely stops. See Fig- ure 8. Operation Operating Tips for Maximum Performance Minimize friction by using the correct 1.0"...

  • Page 10: Warning

    NESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM. NOTE: Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: ■ Remove dirt or debris from the...

  • Page 11: Hour Maintenance

    Maintenance (continued) 10-hour Maintenance (more frequently in dusty conditions) Remove the air filter cover by loos- ening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 13A. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.
  • Page 12 ■ Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. ■ Replace the spark plug annually: Use only the type recommended in the ”Specifications” section or an equivalent resis- tor type spark plug of the correct heat range.

  • Page 13: Spark Arrester Maintenance

    If carbon accumulation in the muffler or cylinder are severe, or if you do not notice an improvement in performance after servicing, have the unit inspected by an authorized servicing Shindaiwa dealer. Muffler Spark Arrester Screen Cover Spark Arrester...

  • Page 14: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer. IMPORTANT!

  • Page 15: Long Term Storage

    Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Valve clearance too tight. servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose.

  • Page 17: Engine Does Not Start

    Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug. ENGINE dOES NOT START Possible Cause Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. Loose spark plug.

  • Page 18: Low Power Output

    89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

  • Page 19: Additional Problems

    Restart. Idle engine until cool. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

  • Page 20: Owner's Responsibility

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as pre- scribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product diffi culty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.

  • Page 21: Disclaimer Of Implied Warranties

    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.

  • Page 22: Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage

    Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
  • Page 23 NOTES:...

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877- 986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

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