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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
T261/EVC TRIMMER
T261X/EVC TRIMMER
T261
T261X
WARNING!
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.
Part Number 81605 Rev. 11/06
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Introduction Attention Statements Throughout this manual are special Read and follow this The Shindaiwa T61 Series hand held operators manual. “attention statements”. power equipment has been designed and Failure to do so could result in serious injury. built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to WARNING! Wear eye and hearing protection at all times quality, comfort, safety or durability. during the operation A statement preceded by of this unit. Shindaiwa
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General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Work Safely Wear hearing protection devices and a broad-brimmed hat or Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high helmet. speeds and can do serious damage or Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves injury if they are misused or abused. offer added protection and Never allow a person without training or Always wear eye protection such as are strongly recommended. goggles or safety glasses. instruction to opera
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Be Aware of the Working Environment Make sure bystanders or observers Avoid long-term operation outside the 50-foot “danger zone” in very hot or very cold wear eye protection. weather. 50 FEET Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 50 feet (15 meters)—that’s about 16 paces—of an Be extremely operating attachment. careful of slip- pery terrain, especially during rainy weather. Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment s
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Product Description T261 TRIMMER Using the accompanying illustrations as Spark Plug a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit Throttle and its various components. See Figure 4. Interlock Grip Understanding your unit helps ensure top Ignition performance, long service life, and safer Switch operation. Handle WARNING! Fuel Outer Tube Throttle Tank Do not make unauthorized modifica- Trigger tions or alterations to any of these T261X TRIMMER units or their components. Spark Plug Gearcase C
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Assembly and Adjustments IMPORTANT! This unit comes fully assembled with n Engine and shaft assembly The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; the exception of the cutting attachment n Cutting attachment shield “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and shield and cutting attachment. “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the n Cutting attachment operator during normal Prior to Assembly n Kit containing cutting attachment operation. Before assembling, make sure you have shield mounti
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Assembly: Cutting Attachment Shield Install the Cutting Attachment Shield Socket- Head Cap 1. Insert the cutting attachment shield Screw between the outer tube and the cutting Outer attachment mounting plate. See Figure 9. Tube NOTE: Cutting Attach- Bracket ment Shield It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attach- ment shield mounting plate. Shim . Fit the two shims and the bracket over Clamp Screw the outer tube and loosely install the Nuts fo
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Assembly: Blade T261X Slide the safety clip off-center Mount the Cutting Blade. Shaft Bolt Turn the T61X upside down so the gearcase output shaft is facing UP and Bolt Guard remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from the gearcase shaft. Output Holder B Shaft 1. Align the hole in blade holder A with the matching hole in the gearcase Gear Shaft flange and then temporarily lock the Safety Safety Clip output shaft by inserting a hex wrench Clip through both holes. See Figure 1.
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Mixing Fuel IMPORTANT! CAUTION! CAUTION! Mix only enough fuel for your immediate This engine is designed to oper- Some types of gasoline contain al- needs! If fuel must be stored longer than ate on a 50:1 mixture consisting of cohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated 30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD gasoline may cause increased op- is not used, it should first be treated with or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil erating temperatures. Under certain a
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Starting the Engine (continued) WARNING! WARNING! When the Engine Starts The cutting attachment n After the engine starts, allow the Never start the engine from may rotate when the engine to warm up at idle or 3 the operating position. engine is started! minutes before operating the unit. n After the engine is warm, pick up the 5. When the engine starts, slowly move IMPORTANT! unit and clip on the shoulder strap if so the choke lever to the "OPEN" posi- If the engine fails to start after
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Checking Unit Condition Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do properly installed and firmly tightened before check for damage if you strike a foreign object not make modifications to this unit without operation. or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not operate written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. with broken or damaged equipment. NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting
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T U C T O N Using a Blade T261X Brushcutter Shoulder Strap WARNING! Ten O’Clock A shoulder strap provides additional pro- tection against blade thrust. In addition, n Before working with a blade- a shoulder strap gives significant support Blade Rotation equipped unit, always inspect and and comfort to help ensure safe and ef- clean the area of objects that could ficient operation. OK To Cut interfere with or damage the blade. When operating a T61X with a blade, make sure both
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General Maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! Blades MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR Keep blades sharp and check blade Non-standard parts may REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL condition frequently. If a blade’s per- not operate properly with DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE formance changes suddenly, stop the your unit and may cause damage PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR engine and check the blade for cracks or and lead to personal injury. ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; other damage. Replace a damaged blade HOWEVER
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10/15-Hour Maintenance Every 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust Clean the spark plug the spark plug electrode gap to 0.04 and check the gap at 0.024 inch the electrode. inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be (0.6 mm) replaced, use only an champion CJ8Y or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 9. CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent 26130 dirt and debris from getting into the
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135-Hour Maintenace Every 135 hours of operation, Forward Rear Muffler Spark Ar- remove and clean the muffler. Shield Muffler rester Screen Shield WARNING! Never operate the 5 mm Muffler machine with a damaged Screws or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or dam- aged exhaust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. Muffler Gasket 26134 Rear Muffler 1. Remove the spark plug boot. Shield Screw Lower Muffler . Remove the two 4 mm engine
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine crank? NO Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. Internal damage. YES Loose spark plug. Excess wear on NO Tighten and retest. Good compression? cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. YES Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a NO Does the tank contain fresh mixture incor
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slower rate. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fins dirty or Consult with a
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Remedy Symptom Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,750 (±250) rpm (min ) Switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Engine stops abruptly. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See page 9. Clogged fuel filter. Replace filter. Water in the fuel. Drain; repl
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Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission owners manual. Shindaiwa Corporation recommends that you control system warranty on your new small off-road
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NOTES Shindaiwa Corporation ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Shindaiwa Inc. Part Number 81605 Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Revision 11/06 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Nishi, Asaminami-ku Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 503 692-3070 of Shindaiwa, Inc. Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 503 692-6696 Specifications subject to change without notice. Fax: 81-82-849-2481 www.shindaiwa.com
