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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.  Shindaiwa Red Armor

TM

 and Shindaiwa One

TM

 are a premium engine 

oil specifi cally formulated to meet ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FD Standards.  The use of engine oils designed 

for other applications, such as for outboard motors or lawnmowers can result in severe engine damage, and will void your engine 

limited warranty. 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY:

•   Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of engine oils 

that do not meet the ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO    

    M345/FD Standards. Shindaiwa Red Armor

TM

 and Shindaiwa One

TM

 Engine Oil meets the ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345/FD        

    Standard. Emission related parts are covered for 2 years regardless of engine oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA or  

    California Emission Control Warranty Explanation. 

•   Damage caused by use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol), or gasoline containing 

less than 89 octane.  Only use 

gasoline which contains 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE 

(methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and 

covered in your operator’s manual.

•   Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fl uids.  

•   Damage caused by tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specifi ed and 

recommended engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual.

•   Operation of the unit with improperly maintained/removed cutting shield or removed/damaged air fi lter.  

•   Damage caused by dirt, pressure or steam cleaning the unit, salt water, corrosion, rust, varnish, abrasives, and moisture.

•   Defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifi cations, alterations, normal wear, improper servic-

ing, or use of unauthorized attachments. 

•   Incorrect storage procedures, stale fuel, including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in 

the operator’s manual.  Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operator’s manual is the customer’s responsibility.

•   Failures due to improper set-up, pre-delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing 

dealer during the warranty period.

•   Certain 

parts and other items are not warranted, including but not limited to: lubricants, starter cords, and engine tune-ups. 

•   Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durability requirements of the OEM spark plug listed in the Opera-

tor’s Manuals.

•   Overheating or carbon scoring failures due to restricted, clogged exhaust port or combustion chamber, including damage to 

spark arrester screen.

•   Adjustments after the fi rst (30) thirty days and beyond, such as carburetor adjustment and throttle cable adjustment.

•   Damage to gears or gear cases caused by contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type or viscosity of lubricants, and/or 

failure to comply with recommended grease or oil change intervals.

•   Damage caused by pump or sprayer running dry, pumping or spraying caustic or fl ammable materials, or lack of or broken 

strainers. 

•   Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational 

problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration card supplied with your Shindaiwa 

product or by visiting WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Your receipt of purchase including date, model and serial number must be main-

tained and presented to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty service. Proof of purchase rests solely with the cus-

tomer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. 

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so you may also have other specifi c 

legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 

60047.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, including any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

LAR PURPOSE OR USE and any implied warranty of 

MERCHANTABILITY

 otherwise applicable to this product. ECHO, INC. and 

its affi liated companies shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damage, including lost profi ts.  There are no 

warranties extended other than as provided herein. This limited warranty may be modifi ed only by ECHO, INC.

DECLARACIÓN DE GARANTÍA LIMITADA DE SHINDAIWA

VIGENTE PARA PRODUCTOS VENDIDOS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS Y CANADÁ COMENZAR

1° DE ENERO DE 2010

RESPONSABILIDAD DE ECHO

La garantía limitada de ECHO Incorporated (ECHO, INC.) indica al comprador original que este producto Shindaiwa carece de defectos de 

materiales y fabricación. En condiciones de uso y mantenimiento normales a partir de la fecha de compra, ECHO, INC. acuerda reparar o 

reemplazar, a su discreción, cualquier producto defectuoso de forma gratuita en cualquier distribuidor de servicio autorizado de ECHO en los 

períodos de aplicación, limitaciones y exclusiones indicados abajo. 

ESTA GARANTÍA LIMITADA SE APLICA SOLAMENTE A PRODUCTOS 

SHINDAIWA VENDIDOS POR DISTRIBUIDORES ECHO AUTORIZADOS. SE EXTIENDE AL COMPRADOR ORIGINAL SOLAMENTE, Y 

NO SE PUEDE TRANSFERIR A PROPIETARIOS SUBSIGUIENTES EXCEPTO EN LO QUE SE REFIERE A PIEZAS RELACIONADAS CON 

LAS EMISIONES

. Las piezas de reparación y los accesorios reemplazados según esta garantía están garantizados solamente para el resto 

del período de garantía de la unidad original o del accesorio. Cualquier daño causado por la instalación o el mantenimiento indebidos no está 

cubierto por esta garantía. Todas las piezas o productos con garantía se convierten en propiedad de ECHO, INC. Esta garantía es indepen-

diente de la declaración de garantía de control de emisiones incluida con su nuevo producto. Consulte la declaración de garantía de control 

de emisiones para obtener detalles sobre piezas relacionadas con emisiones. Para obtener una lista de distribuidores autorizados Shindaiwa, 

consulte WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM o llame al 

1-877-986-7783

.

RESPONSABILIDAD DEL PROPIETARIO

Para asegurar una cobertura de la garantía sin problemas es importante que registre sus equipos Shindaiwa en línea en WWW.SHINDAIWA.

COM

 o rellenando la tarjeta de registro de garantía suministrada con su unidad. El registro de su producto confi rma su cobertura de garantía y 

proporciona un enlace directo entre usted si es necesario que nos pongamos en contacto con usted. 

El propietario debe demostrar un cuidado y uso razonables, y seguir el mantenimiento preventivo, almacenamiento, uso de combustible y 

aceite según se indica en el manual del operador. Si se producen difi cultades en un producto, usted debe, por su cuenta, entregar o enviar su 

unidad Shindaiwa a un distribuidor de servicio autorizado para las reparaciones cubiertas por la garantía (dentro del período de garantía corre-

spondiente), y hacer los arreglos para la recogida o devolución de su unidad después de haberse efectuado las reparaciones. Para localizar a 

su distribuidor de servicio autorizado más cercano, llame al centro de distribuidores de Shindaiwa, al 1-877-986-7783, o también puede visitar 

WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. Si necesita asistencia o tiene dudas referentes a la declaración de garantía de Shindaiwa, puede ponerse en con-

tacto con el Departamento de Respaldo de Productos del Consumidor llamando al 1-800-673-1558 o puede ponerse en contacto con nosotros 

a través de la web visitando WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.

PERÍODO DE GARANTÍA DEL PRODUCTO

APLICACIÓN RESIDENCIAL

GARANTÍA DE 2 AÑOS

• 

 - Los unidads para aplicaciones residenciales, o que no producen ingresos, estará cubierta por esta garantía limi-

tada durante dos (2) años contados a partir de la fecha de compra.

     EXCEPCIONES

Para productos impulsados por motores, el módulo de encendido electrónico, cables de mando fl exibles, ejes de impulsión sólido están 

• 

garantizados durante la 

vida útil*

 del producto en lo que se refi ere a piezas solamente.

Los accesorios de corte como barras, cadenas, ruedas dentadas, hojas y cabezas recortadoras de nilón para aplicaciones residenciales o 

• 

que no producen ingresos estarán cubiertos por fallas debido a defectos de materiales y fabricación durante un período de 

60 días

 contados 

a partir de la fecha de compra del producto original. Cualquier uso indebido por contacto con hormigón, rocas u otras estructuras no está 

cubierto por esta garantía.

Accesorios para la herramienta multiusos tienen una garantía de la misma duración que las unidades para las que están diseñadas.

• 

APLICACIÓN COMERCIAL

GARANTÍA DE DIA 90

• 

 - Todos los motorsierra y motorsierra de trocear para aplicaciones comerciales, institucionales, agrícolas, industriales 

o para producir ingresos estará cubierta por esta garantía limitada durante un período de 

90 dias

 contado a partir de la fecha de compra.

GARANTÍA DE 2 AÑOS

• 

 - Los unidads para aplicaciones comerciales, institucionales, agrícolas, industriales o para producir ingresos estará 

cubierta por esta garantía limitada durante un período de 

dos (2) años

 contado a partir de la fecha de compra.

EXCEPCIONES

Para productos impulsados por motores, el módulo de encendido electrónico, cables de mando fl exibles, ejes de impulsión sólido están 

• 

garantizados durante la vida útil* del producto en lo que se refi ere a piezas solamente.

Los accesorios de corte como barras, cadenas, ruedas dentadas, hojas y cabezas recortadoras de nilón para aplicaciones residenciales o 

• 

que no producen ingresos, pero sin limitarse a lo anterior, estarán cubiertos por fallas debido a defectos de materiales y fabricación durante 

un período de 30 días contados a partir dela fecha de compra del producto original. Cualquier uso indebido por contacto con hormigón, 

rocas u otras estructuras no está cubierto por esta garantía.

Accesorios para la herramienta multiusos tienen una garantía de la misma duración que las unidades para las que están diseñadas.

• 

APLICACIONES DE ALQUILER – GARANTÍA DE 90 DÍAS

Los unidads completa para uso de alquiler estará completa contra defectos de materiales y fabricación durante un período de 90 días conta-

• 

dos a partir de la fecha de compra.

* La responsabilidad de ECHO, INC. según la garantía “durante la vida útil” se limita a proveer piezas especifi cadas en la sección de   

      

  PERÍODO DE GARANTÍA DEL PRODUCTO de esta declaración de garantía durante la 

“vida útil”

 de forma gratuita durante un período de    

  diez (10) años después de la fecha de producción fi nal de la unidad completa.

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Summary of Contents for GP344

Page 1: ... yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit WARNING Shindaiwa OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL GP344 WATER PUMP X7506720300 07 10 English ...

Page 2: ... IMPORTANT A statement preceded by the word IMPORTANT is one that possesses special significance NOTE A statement preceded by the word NOTE contains information that is handy to know and may make your job easier DANGER A statement preceded by the triangular attention symbol and the word DANGER contains infor mation that should be acted upon to prevent serious injury or death IMPORTANT The operatio...

Page 3: ...y Safety Work Safely Stay Alert WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs medication or any other sub stance that could affect your ability or judgement WARNING Safety labels IMPORTANT Caution Danger Warning and Operation Information Labels Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readab...

Page 4: ... Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 with ISO L EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Carburetor Walbro rotary type with primer bulb Ignition PCI Spark Plug NGK CMR5H Plug Gap 0 6 mm 0 024 inch Torque 16 7 18 6 N m 148 165 in lbs Starting Recoil starter Stopping Push button Fuel tank capacity 22 4 oz 0 6661 liter Weight 15 6 pounds 7 1 kg Engine Idle Speed 3 000 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed N A Wide Open Throttle Speed ...

Page 5: ...ose clamps 3 each hose fittings and gaskets 2 each strainer garden hose adapter use gar den hose only to discharge water Prior to Assembly Assembly Install the Suction and Discharge Hoses CAUTION This pump is intended for pump ing fresh water only Ingested debris can damage the pump impeller and seals Never operate the pump if the strainer is missing or damaged IMPORTANT Place the pump as close to...

Page 6: ...of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved Hybrid 4TM Mixture Oil Engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD sta...

Page 7: ...ine oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Filling the fuel tank WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire Place the unit on a flat level surface 1 Clear any dir...

Page 8: ...ly with your left hand use your other hand to slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt then pull quickly to start the engine See Figure 6 When the engine starts slowly 6 move the choke lever to the OPEN position See Figure 7 If the engine stops after the initial start close the choke and restart Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 6 Open Primer bulb Return tube Figure 5 Close Figure 7 I...

Page 9: ...ainer 5 when pumping near mud or debris place the strainer in a bucket or on a bed of stones CAUTION Sudden pressure increases such as from vehicles driving on the discharge hose can split the discharge hose and may also damage the pump body The higher the lift the less the discharge quantity Discharge Quantity liters per minute Total head meters Keep all pets and bystanders away from the pump dur...

Page 10: ... attachment are completely stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance WARNING Non standard accessories cutting attachment or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT O...

Page 11: ...UTION Never operate the unit if the air filter assembly is damaged or missing IMPORTANT Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only Figure 13B Install the filter element pre filter 6 and cover in the reverse order of removal Every 10 to 15 hours of operation CAUTION Before removing the spark plug clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine...

Page 12: ...vent fuel cap and fuel tank If damage splitting or deterioration is noted the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa trained service technician Filter Element Hooked Wire Figure 15 Maintenance continued Combustion chamber should be decarbonized and the valve clearance should be adjusted It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa trai...

Page 13: ... may cause hard starting and or can damage the engine If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this procedure consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Valve Adjustment Spark Arrester Maintenance Hard starting or a gradual loss of perfor mance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the spark arrester screen For maximum performance the spark arrester screen shoul...

Page 14: ...ments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operati...

Page 15: ... coat the interior of the engine Reinstall the spark plug Before storing the unit repair or replace any worn or damaged parts Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thoroughly with soap and water Let dry and reassemble the element Remove the drain plug and drain all water from the pump housing Store the unit in a clean dust free area Remove drain plug Drain plug Long Term ...

Page 16: ...ump Worn pump impeller or volute Engine not operating at full rpm Tighten all connections Inspect and repair as required Repair or replace components as required Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock Valve adjustment Engine hot heat soaked Low fuel quality Valve clearance too tight Valve clearance too loose Let cool completely and restart Refill with...

Page 17: ...damaged internally or of the wrong size Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Tighten and re test Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO L EGD and or JASO FD classified oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Replace fuel filter or vent a...

Page 18: ...tio Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Repair or replace fuel filter and or fuel line Refill with fresh clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil tha...

Page 19: ...JASO FD classified oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Replace fuel filter Clean or replace spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your unit Tighten the terminal Replace the ignition unit Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace the spark plug Check the Specifications section for the correct plug and gap for your u...

Page 20: ...ve questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION 2 YEAR WARRANTY Units for residential or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for two 2 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For engine power...

Page 21: ...he operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and other items are not warranted including but not limited to lubricants starter cords and engine tune ups Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durabil...

Page 22: ...gned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end user HOW WILL A COVERE...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...aiwa Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 877 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on WWW SHINDAIWA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the Shindaiwa Consumer Product Sup...

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