SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL T261 TRIMMER T261X 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 81646 Rev.
Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa T 61 Series hand held power equipment has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, comfort, safety or durability. Throughout this manual are special “attention statements”. Shindaiwa engines represent the leading edge of high-performance engine technology, delivering exceptionally high power with remarkably low displacement and weight.
General Safety Instructions The Properly Equipped Operator Work Safely Shindaiwa trimmers operate at very high speeds and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate this unit! WARNING! Never make unauthorized attachment installations. Do not use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended.
Be Aware of the Working Environment Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50-foot “danger zone” wear eye protection. Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. 50 FEET Be extremely careful of slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather. If contact is made with a hard object, stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage. Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris.
Product Description T261 TRIMMER Spark Plug Using the accompanying illustrations as a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit and its various components. See Figure 4. Understanding your unit helps ensure top performance, long service life, and safer operation. Ignition Switch Throttle Interlock Grip Handle WARNING! Outer Tube Throttle Trigger Do not make unauthorized modifications or alterations to any of these units or their components.
Assembly and Adjustments This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the cutting attachment shield and cutting attachment. Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit and inspect unit and components for any damage. n Engine and shaft assembly n Cutting attachment shield n Cutting attachment n Kit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, this owner's/operator's manual and tool kit for routine maintenance.
Assembly: Cutting Attachment Shield Install the Cutting Attachment Shield 1. Insert the cutting attachment shield between the outer tube and the cutting attachment mounting plate. See Figure 9. SocketHead Cap Screw Outer Tube . Fit the two shims and the bracket over the outer tube and loosely install the four socket-head screws. See Figure 9. Cutting Attachment Shield Bracket NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment shield mounting plate.
Assembly: Blade T261X Slide the safety clip off-center Mount the Cutting Blade. Shaft Bolt Turn the T 61X upside down so the gearcase output shaft is facing UP and remove the shaft bolt, bolt guard and holder B from the gearcase shaft. Bolt Guard Gear Shaft CAUTION! Install the blade so its printed surface is visible to the operator when the brushcutter is in the normal operating position. Safety Clip Safety Clip Holder A . Slide the safety clip off-center. See Figure 13. 3.
Mixing Fuel CAUTION! CAUTION! Some types of gasoline contain alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygenated gasoline may cause increased operating temperatures. Under certain conditions, alcohol-based gasoline may also reduce the lubricating qualities of some 2-cycle mixing oils. Never use any type of gasoline containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard oils may not be intended for use in high-performance C4 engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine.
Starting the Engine (continued) WARNING! WARNING! The cutting attachment may rotate when the engine is started! Never start the engine from the operating position. 5. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the "OPEN" position. See Figure 0. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.) Open IMPORTANT! If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed position, the engine may be flooded with fuel.
Checking Unit Condition Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer. Do not make modifications to this unit without written approval from Shindaiwa, Inc. WARNING! A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS! ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and firmly tightened before operation.
Using a Blade T261X WARNING! n Before working with a bladeequipped unit, always inspect and clean the area of objects that could interfere with or damage the blade. n Never use a blade near sidewalks, fence posts, buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage. n Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed. n Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade, always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage.
General Maintenance IMPORTANT! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
10/15-Hour Maintenance 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation: Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.0 4 inch (0.6 mm). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an champion CJ8Y or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 9. Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode. CAUTION! Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
135-Hour Maintenace Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. Rear Muffler Shield Spark Arrester Screen Forward Muffler Shield WARNING! Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. 5 mm Muffler Screws Muffler Gasket Rear Muffler Shield Screw 1. Remove the spark plug boot. .
Troubleshooting Guide What To Check Does the engine crank? YES Good compression? YES Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Possible Cause Remedy NO Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Tighten and retest. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. NO Fuel incorrect, stale, or contaminated; mixture incorrect.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Is the engine overheating? Engine is rough at all speeds. May also have black smoke and/or unburned fuel at the exhaust. Engine is knocking. Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Shorten trimmer line. Cut at a slower rate. Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Symptom Poor acceleration. Engine stops abruptly. Engine difficult to shut off. Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle. Excessive vibration. Cutting attachment will not rotate. 18 18 Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Idle speed set too low.
SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO, INC.
PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION 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. To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use engine oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and JASO M345/FD Standards.
ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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). New equipment/SORE must be designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti-smog standards. ECHO Inc.
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Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine Shindaiwa Parts and Assemblies for your Shindaiwa products are available only from an Authorized Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ Type _________SN.