Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X7502891200 Shindaiwa
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PS344 P o w erBr oom TM 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.
2 The Shindaiwa PS344 PowerBroom is designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality , comfort, safety or durability . Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology , delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight.
3 W ARNING! IMPORT ANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing informa - tion labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer .
4 The Properly Equipped Operator Always operate with both hands rmly gripping the un it. Always protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and ying debris by wearing gloves and close tting clothing that covers arms and legs. Never wear shorts.
5 Product Description Using the illustration as a guide, famil- iarize yourself with your machine and its various components. Understanding your machine helps ensure top performance, long service life and safer operation. W ARNING! Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to any of these units or their components.
6 IMPORT ANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by the operator during normal operation. W ARNING! Do not make unauthorized modications or alterations to your machine or its components.
7 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm) Throttle Free Play Adjust Throttle T rigger Free Play Cable Adjuster The throttle trigger free play should be approximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm).
8 The PowerBroom tool should now be completely assembled. Push one of the drum axles onto 1. either of the two gearcase output shafts. If necessary , rotate the drum axle until the clevis pin hole in the axle aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase output shaft.
9 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Star ting the Engine Press the primer bulb until fuel 3. can be seen owing in the trans - parent return tube. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 4. position if engine is cold. IMPORT ANT Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or ST ART and “O” for OFF or STOP .
Idle the engine briey before stopping (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni- tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Stopping the Engine OFF When the Engine Starts... NEVER operate the unit with the pro - te cti ve de vi ces (i gn it ion sw it ch , e tc.
Operating The PowerBroom works best when its rubber ns can quickly slide or “skim” over the surface being swept. New or replacement sweeper belts tend to grip or drag on hard surfaces, and should be thoroughly broken in or “scuffed” before the broom is actually put to work.
13 Mufer This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or mufer . Make sure the mufer is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged mufer is a re hazard and may also cause hearing loss. Spark Plug Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and clean.
14 spark plug gap--all models Remove and clean or replace the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap ■ to 0.024 inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range.
15 Maintenance (continued) Gearcase Lubrication The gearcase should be lled with 60 cc (2.0 .oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75-80 cc can be used, but never to exceed 80 cc. Opera - tion with excessive oil level will result in high operating temperatures.
16 Maintenance (continued) If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power , check and clean the spark arrester screen. IMPORT ANT! If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer .
Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed whenever the throttle trigger is released. Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set low enough to per- mit the engine clutch to disengage the attachment. Idle Speed Adjustment Place the unit on the ground, then 1.
18 T roubleshooting Guide V aporlock. V alve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality . V alve clearance too tight. V alve clearance too loose.
19 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal.
20 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter . Clogged fuel fi lter . Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low . Ignition switch tur ned of f. Fuel tank empty . W ater in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter . Shor ted spark plug or loose ter minal.
21 SHINDAIW A LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
22 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications A TTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
23 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE).
ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. T elephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www .shindaiwa.com Y amabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, T okyo, 198-.
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