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X7502863000 04/10 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.
As an owner/ operator, you’ll soon discover for your- self why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! IMPORTANT! The information contained in this manual describes units available at the time of publication.
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.
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Always use genuine Shindaiwa parts and accessories when repair- ing or maintaining this machine. WARNING! Inspect front and rear 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.
Throttle Interlock Caution, Danger, Warning, and Operation Information Labels: 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. Figure 2 Specifications Model Engine Type...
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.
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.
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.
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(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! ■...
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.
Before performing any maintenance on this equipment, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug! Remove all grass clippings and dirt from the hedge trimmer. ■ Remove any compacted debris from around the fuel tank and/or muffler. ■...
Assembly and Adjustments Throttle Cable Free Play If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever free play may need to be adjusted as follows: Measure free play at the end of the be approximately 5-7 mm (0.2-0.275").
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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.
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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. Remove the gearcase cover, and use solvent and a soft brush to remove all old grease from the gearcase.
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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.
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.
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 days or longer, use the following procedures to prepare it for storage: ■...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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