Shindaiwa T272X/EVC Operator's Manual

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR'S MANUALT272T272XMinimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with th

101027029Starting the Engine (continued)WARNING!Never start the engine from the oper-ating position.WARNING!The cutting attachment may rotate when the

1111Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, cut only with

1212Seven�O’ClockOK To CutBlade�RotationDONOTCUTFive�O’Clock�Eleven�O’ClockUsing A Brushcutter Blade T272XWARNING!n Before working with a blade-equip

1313General MaintenanceIMPORTANT!MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-LISHM

141450-Hour MaintenanceEvery 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):n Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean gra

1515IMPORTANT!All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™ , if oil with fuel stabilizer is not used.Long

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1717Troubleshooting Guide (continued)LOW POWER OUTPUTÃÊÌiÊi}iÛiÀi>Ì}¶"«iÀ>ÌÀÊÃÊÛiÀÜÀ}ÌiÊÕÌ°>ÀLÕÀiÌÀÊÝÌÕÀiÊÃÌÊ

1818Troubleshooting Guide (continued)ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS*À>VViiÀ>Ì°}}i`Ê>ÀÊVi>iÀiiiÌ°}}i`ÊvÕiÊvÌiÀ°>ÀLÕÀiÌÀÊÝÌ

1919Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine (herein engine) is designed,

22Throughout this manual are special “atten-tion statements”.IMPORTANT!The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you ge

NOTESShindaiwa Inc.11975 S.W. Herman Rd.Tualatin, Oregon 97062Telephone: 503 692-3070Fax: 503 692-6696www.shindaiwa.comShindaiwa Corporation6-2-11 Oz

33General Safety InstructionsWARNING!Use Good JudgmentALWAYS wear eye protection to shield against thrown objects.NEVER operate the engine when transp

44IMPORTANT!Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all informa-tion labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or miss

55* Shindaiwa One meets or exceeds these specifications and is recommended for all Shindaiwa Products** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the

66Assembly and Adjustments Cutting Attachment Shield T272/T272X Figure 8Install the Cutting Attachment Shield1. Insert the cutting attachment shield

77Installing a Trimmer Head T272X3500835007ASafety Clip (not used)Shaft Bolt (not used)Bolt Guard (not used)Gearcase ShaftHex WrenchBHolder BHolder AH

8835011Assembly and Adjustments Installing a Blade T272XNOTE:The T272X is shipped with Holder “A,” the safety clip, Holder “B,” shaft bolt, and bolt g

9WARNING! Minimize the risk of re!n ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Avoid overlling and wipe off any fuel that may