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Idle Speed Adjustment
Shoulder Strap
NOTE:
Using a shoulder strap with a brush-cutter
allows you to maintain proper control of
the unit and reduces fatigue during ex-
tended operation.
Adjusting Engine Idle
Idle Adjusting
Screw
Figure 25
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set
low enough to permit the engine clutch to
disengage the cutting attachment.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment must NEVER
rotate at engine idle! If the idle speed
cannot be adjusted by the procedure
described here, return the unit to your
Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
NOTE:
Although a shoulder strap is not required
for use with a trimmer head, a shoulder
strap can increase operator comfort dur-
ing extended periods of operation.
WARNING!
Always wear a shoulder strap when op-
erating this unit with a blade. A shoul-
der strap is also recommened when
using trimmer line.
IMPORTANT!
Adjust the shoulder strap or harness so
the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
off-side shoulder and the cutting path of
the cutting attachment is parallel to the
ground. Make sure all hooks and adjust-
ment devices are secure.
C230 or using a T230X with a Blade
T230X with a Trimmer Head
Figure 26
1. Place the unit on the ground, then start
the engine, and then allow it to idle 2-3
minutes until warm.
2. If the attachment rotates when the
engine is at idle, reduce the idle speed
by turning the idle adjustment screw
counter-clockwise. See Figure 25.
3. If a tachometer is available, the engine
idle speed should be
fi
nal adjusted to
2,750 (±250) rpm (min
-1
).
4. Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments
are preset at factory and cannot be
serviced in the
fi
eld.
