Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa T350 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Adjust Throttle Cable Free Play
1. Test the throttle lever for smooth op-
eration. If any stiffness or binding are
noted, the cause must be identified
and corrected before the trimmer or
brushcutter can be placed in service.
2. Test the throttle lever for proper "free
play" of approximately 7mm in the
idle position. See Figures 17 and 18. If
necessary, adjustments can be made
at the carburetor by:
 Temporarily moving the adjuster
cover to expose the cable adjuster.
 Loosening the cable locknut and then
screwing the cable adjuster in or out
until proper free play is achieved. See
Figure 19.

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
 Some gasolines contain alcohol
as an oxygenate! Oxygenated
fuels may cause increased oper-
ating temperatures. Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based fuels
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some mixing oils. Nev-
er use any fuel containing more
than 10% alcohol by volume!
 Generic oils and some outboard
motor oils may not be intended
for use in high-performance air
cooled 2-cycle engines, and
should never be used in your
Shindaiwa engine!
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to oper-
ate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and a premium
2-cycle mixing oil only. Use of non-
approved mixing oils can lead to
excessive maintenance costs and/or
engine damage.
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Checking
C350 Brushcutter
Free Play
7mm
Free
Play
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Figure 17
T350 Grass Trimmer
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7mm Free
Play
Figure 18
 Use only fresh, clean unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane rating of 87
or higher.
 Mix gasoline with 50:1 Shindaiwa
Premium 2-cycle mixing oil or with an
equivalent high quality 2-cycle mixing
oil.
Example of 50:1 mixing quantities:
 1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz.
mixing oil.
 5 liters of gasoline to 100 ml.
mixing oil.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immedi-
ate needs! If fuel must be stored longer
than 30 days and Shindaiwa One oil
with fuel stabilizer is not used, it should
first be treated with a fuel stabilizer
such as STA-BIL™.
Adjusting
Free Play
Adjuster
Cover
Cable
Adjuster
Cable
Locknut
Figure 19
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire!
 STOP the engine before refueling.
 ALWAYS allow the unit to cool
before refueling!
 Wipe all spilled fuel and move
the unit at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) from the fueling point before
restarting!
 NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
 NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are dam-
aged.
 NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the unit or fuels!
 NEVER place any flammable
material near the engine muffler!
 NEVER operate the engine with-
out the muffler and spark arrester
in place and properly functioning!
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
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