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Shindaiwa HT254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa HT254 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7502864200
06/10
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
HT254 HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual
and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hear-
ing protection when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 X7502864200 06/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL HT254 HEDGE TRIMMER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hear- ing protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you have questions regarding your HT254 hedge trimmer, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. You may also contact Shindaiwa at the address printed on the back of this manual.

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions Work Safely Shindaiwa hedge trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your unit! WARNING! Never make unauthorized attach- ment installations.
  • Page 4 Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this machine. WARNING! Inspect handles for damaged or loose attachments before use. NEVER operate a hedge trimmer with damaged or loose handles. WARNING! ■ Never smoke or light fires near the hedge trimmer.

  • Page 5: Safety And Equipment Labels

    Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New Figure 2 labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Specifications Model Engine Type Engine Bore x Stroke...

  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emis- sion may be applicable to California models only.

  • Page 7: Mixing Fuel

    Mixture Oil - Engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards must be used. Shindaiwa highly recommends using Shindaiwa Red Armor protect the engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa Red Armor engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O.

  • Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT! Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.
  • Page 9 (shown). Pull the starter handle slowly toward you until you feel the starter mechanism engage. Start the trimmer by pulling the starting handle rapidly outward. CAUTION! The recoil starter can be easily damaged by abuse! ■...

  • Page 10: Stopping The Engine

    When the motor starts... Open the choke by moving the choke lever backward (toward the fuel tank). If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropri- ate cranking procedures for a cold or warm engine.When the engine starts, clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by accelerating the engine several times with the throttle lever.

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Adjustments

    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.

  • Page 12: Assembly And Adjustments

    Assembly and Adjustments Throttle Cable Free Play If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle trigger free play may need to be adjusted as follows: Measure free play at the end of the should be approximately 5-7 mm (0.2-0.275").
  • Page 13 Use a wire hook to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. (Figure 19). Inspect the fuel filter element. If it shows signs of contamination from debris, replace it with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the fuel line. If you discover damage or deterio- ration, the unit should be removed from service unitl it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
  • Page 14 Gearcase Lubrication Every 20 Hours Gearcase Grease Fitting Figure 20 VIEWED FROM THE BOTTOM Top off gearcase grease level by using a lever-type grease gun to force 1–2 strokes of high quality lithium-based grease through the gearcase grease fitting Every 100 Hours (or before long-term storage) Remove the gearcase cover, and use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old...
  • Page 15 Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard starting and/or can damage the unit. Refer to the Service Manual for complete valve adjustment procedure and torque specifications. ■ If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure, Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servic- ing dealer. Valve Adjustment Remove cylinder cover, rocker arm cover, and set piston at TDC-compression.

  • Page 16: Carburetor Adjustment

    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. 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 damage may result.

  • Page 17: Long Term Storage

    WARNING! The cutters must NEVER engage at engine idle speeds! If the idle speed cannot be ad- justed by the above procedure, return the trimmer to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection. Long Term Storage Whenever the unit will not be used for 30...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. 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 19 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 20 Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Replace spring/shoes as required, check idle speed.

  • Page 21: Warranty Statement

    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 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.
  • Page 22 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 23 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.
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  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    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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