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Part Number 80274 Rev. 02/10 Shindaiwa OwnER’S/OPERaTOR’S ManUaL MULTiPURPOSE TiLLER/ CULTiVaTOR TOOL Model: 80265 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 this unit.
The Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. As an owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! The information contained in these instructions describes units available at the time of publication.
Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. waRninG! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the...
Never operate unit bare-footed! Operating Precautions waRninG! Use Good Judgement ■ This Shindaiwa Cultivator Tool is specifically designed for use on the Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool Carrier. Installation and/or use on any other model, brand or type of power tool is not approved by Shindaiwa.
Using the illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. Specifications Multipurpose Tiller/Cultivator Tool (w/debris shield & tines) Gearcase Lubrication Gear Reduction Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Carefully inspect all components for damage. Tine installation and Orientation Tine installation directly affects the Til- ler/Cultivator Tool’s ability to break new ground. Using the illustrations as a guide, determine the correct tine ori- entation for the tilling/cultivating job at...
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assembly assembling tube sections Place powerhead/lower tube assembly on a clean, flat surface so that both assemblies fit end to end. The powerhead/lower tube assem- bly should be facing positioned with the locking hole in the tube end fac- ing up. CaUTiOn! Keep the open ends of the tubes clean and free of debris!
ALWAYS make sure the tool attach- ment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation. Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa Multipurpose Tool. Do not make modi- fications to your machine without the written approval of Shindaiwa.
If it has been lost or misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a replacement. nOTE Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. daily Maintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following: ■...
Troubleshooting Guide what To Check Tines rotates at engine idle. Excessive vibration. Tines will not rotate. addiTiOnaL PROBLEMS Possible Cause Engine idle too high. Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring boss. Loose attachment holder. Warped or damaged attachment. Loose gearcase. Bent main shaft/worn or damaged bushings.
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty 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.
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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.
Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below.
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