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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
T231 TRIMMER
T231X TRIMMER
T231
T231X
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 81642 Rev. 11/06
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Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa T231 Series hand held Throughout this manual are special Read and follow this operators manual. power equipment has been designed and “attention statements”. Failure to do so could built to deliver superior performance result in serious injury. and reliability without compromise to WARNING! Wear eye and hearing quality, comfort, safety or durability. protection at all times A statement preceded by the during the operation Shindaiwa engines re
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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 injury if they are misused or abused. protect legs and arms. Gloves Never allow a person without training or offer added protection and Always wear eye protection such as instruction to operate this unit! are strongly recommended. goggles or saf
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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 T231 TRIMMER Using the accompanying illustrations as Spark Plug a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. See Figure 4. Understanding your unit helps ensure top Ignition Throttle Grip Switch performance, long service life, and safer Interlock operation. Handle WARNING! Fuel Tank Outer Tube Throttle Do not make unauthorized modifica- Trigger tions or alterations to any of these units or their components. T231X TRIMMER Gearcase Spark Plug Cu
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Assembly and Adjustments IMPORTANT! n Engine and shaft assembly This unit comes fully assembled with 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. n Cutting attachment “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the Prior to Assembly operator during normal n Kit containing cutting attachment Before assembling, make sure you have operation. shield mountin
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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 Cutting Attach- NOTE: Bracket ment Shield It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attach- ment shield mounting plate. Shim 2. Fit the two shims and the bracket over Clamp Screw the outer tube and loosely install the Nuts f
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Assembly: Blade T231X Mount the Cutting Blade Slide the safety clip off-center Shaft Bolt Turn the T231X upside down so the gearcase output shaft is facing UP and re- Bolt Guard move the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from the gearcase shaft. Output Holder B 1. Align the hole in blade holder A with Shaft the matching hole in the gearcase Gear Shaft flange and then temporarily lock the output shaft by inserting Safety Safety Clip Clip a hex wrench through both holes. See Holder A
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Mixing Fuel IMPORTANT! CAUTION! CAUTION! Mix only enough fuel for your immediate Some types of gasoline contain This engine is designed to operate on needs! If fuel must be stored longer than alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded 30 days and oil with fuel stabilizer gasoline may cause increased operat- gasoline and ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC is not used, it should first be treated with ing temperatures. Under certain condi- class 2-cycle mixing oi
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Starting the Engine (continued) WARNING! WARNING! When the Engine Starts The cutting attachment may n After the engine starts, allow the en- Never start the engine from rotate when the engine is gine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes the operating position. started! before operating the unit. n After the engine is warm, pick 5. When the engine starts, slowly move IMPORTANT! up the unit and clip on the shoulder the choke lever to the "OPEN" posi- If the engine fails to start after several
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Checking Unit Condition Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and ac- n ALWAYS make sure the cutting attach- n ALWAYS stop the engine immediately cessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do ment is properly installed and firmly and check for damage if you strike a not make modifications to this unit without tightened before operation. foreign object or if the unit becomes written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. tangled. Do not operate with broken or n NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting dama
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T U C T O N Using a Blade T231X Brushcutter Shoulder Strap WARNING! Ten � A shoulder strap provides additional pro- O’Clock n Before working with tection against blade thrust. In addition, a blade-equipped unit, a shoulder strap gives significant support Blade � always inspect and clean the area Rotation and comfort to help ensure safe and ef- of objects that could interfere with ficient operation. or damage the blade. OK To Cut When operating a T231X with a blade, n Never use a blade
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General Maintenance IMPORTANT! Blades WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR Keep blades sharp and check blade condi- Non-standard parts may REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL tion frequently. If a blade’s performance not operate properly with DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE changes suddenly, stop the engine and your unit and may cause damage PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR check the blade for cracks or other damage. and lead to personal injury. ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; Replace a damaged blade IMMED
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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 0.024 and check the gap at 0.024 inch inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be the electrode. (0.6 mm) replaced, use only an champion CJ8 or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 29. CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent 23128 dirt and debris from getting into the e
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135-hour Maintenace Every 135 hours of operation, remove Rear Muffler and clean the muffler. Spark Ar- Shield Forward rester Screen Muffler Shield WARNING! Never operate the machine 5 mm Muffler with a damaged or missing Screws muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. 1. Remove the spark plug boot. 23139 2. Remove the two 4 mm engine cover Rear Muffler screws (located at the top of the rec
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START 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 Tighten and retest. NO 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 conta
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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 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Possible Cause Remedy 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 t
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The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each (b) the replacement parts used for required maintenance services, subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein (c) consequential parts used for required maintenance services, engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at
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NOTES: w Shindaiwa Inc. Shindaiwa Corporation ©2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Part Number 81642 Nishi, Asaminami-ku Revision 11/06 Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 503 692-3070 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 503 692-6696 of Shindaiwa, Inc. Fax: 81-82-849-2481 www.shindaiwa.com Specifications subject to change without notice.
