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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

Your emission control system may include parts such as:  carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic 

converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ-

ated components.  For engines less than or equal to 80cc, only the fuel tank is subject to the evaporative emission 

control warranty requirements of this section.

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Specifi c Emission Related Warranted Parts

Fuel Tank needs to be added

EM STATEMENTS

“El sistema de control de emisiones puede incluir las piezas tales como las siguientes: carburador/sistema de inyección de combustible, sistema de encendido, converti-

dor catalítico, tanque de combustible, tuberías de combustible, tapas de combustible, válvulas, recipientes, fi ltros, mangueras de vapor, abrazaderas, conectores y otros 

componentes relacionados.  Para los motores de 80 cc o menos, solamente el tanque de combustible está sujeto a los requisitos de garantía de control de emisiones de 

evaporación de esta sección.”

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Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones

Es necesario agregar el tanque de combustible

DÉCLARATIONS ANTIPOLLUTION

« Le système antipollution peut comprendre les pièces suivantes : carburateur/système à injection de carburant, système d’allumage, convertisseur catalytique, réservoir 

de carburant, conduites de carburant, bouchons de réservoirs, robinets, cartouches, tuyaux de vapeurs de fi ltre, brides de raccordement et autres composants associés. 

Pour les moteurs de cylindrée inférieure ou égale à 80 cc, seul le réservoir de carburant est soumis aux exigences de garantie antipollution de cette section relatives à 

l’évaporation. »

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Pièces sous garantie propres au système antipollution

Ajouter le réservoir de carburant

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échappment  et  évapo-

ration

DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-

TÉE

CETTE GARANTIE LIMITÉE N’EST APPLICABLE QU’AUX PRODUITS ECHO VENDUS PAR LES CONCESSION-

NAIRES AGRÉÉS ECHO. ELLE NE COUVRE QUE L’ACHETEUR D’ORIGINE ET N’EST PAS TRANSFÉRABLE 

AUX PROPRIÉTAIRES SUIVANTS, SAUF POUR LES PIÈCES DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION.

 

Cette garantie 

est indépendante de la garantie du système antipollution fournie avec les produits neufs. Consulter la déclaration de 

garantie du système antipollution pour plus de détails sur les pièces du système antipollution. Pour obtenir la liste des 

concessionnaires agréés ECHO, consulter le site www.echo-usa.com ou appeler le

 +1-800-432-ECHO.

Pour obtenir l’adresse du concessionnaire réparateur agréé ECHO le plus proche, appeler le service de renseigne-

ments sur les concessionnaires ECHO au 1-800-432-ECHO ou consulter le site 

www.echo-usa.com

.

Tout produit ECHO remis à neuf par quiconque autre que ECHO, ou vendu par un concessionnaire ou distributeur 

non agréé, est vendu sans la garantie limitée ECHO.

Le manque de lubrifi cation ou la défaillance du moteur résultant de l’utilisation d’huile deux temps 

non conforme aux 

normes ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) et JASO M345/FC/FD

. Les problèmes de moteur dus à une lubrifi cation insuf-

fi sante, résultant de l’utilisation d’une huile non conforme à la norme ISO-L-EGD ou non homologuée JASO M345/FC/

FD, entraîneront l’annulation de la garantie limitée du moteur deux temps. L’huile deux temps ECHO Power Blend™ 

est conforme aux normes ISO-L-EGD et JASO M345/FC/FD. Les pièces du système antipollution sont couvertes 

pendant de 5 ans pour l’usage domestique ou 2 ans pour les applications commerciales, quelle que soit l’huile moteur 

deux temps utilisée, selon l’explication de la garantie du système antipollution EPA ou Californie.

DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION 

EPA 2009 ET PLUS RÉCENT / CALIFORNIA TIER III

DROITS ET OBLIGATIONS DE L’ACHETEUR AU TITRE DE LA GARANTIE

L’Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), le California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) et ECHO se font un plaisir 

d’expliquer la 

garantie du système antipollution

 (échappement et évaporation) des petits moteurs EPA / C.A.R.B. 

Tier III pour usage non routier (SORE), modèles 2009 et ultérieurs. Les nouveaux équipements / moteurs de petite cy-

lindrée pour usage non routier doivent être conçus, construits et équipés de façon à satisfaire aux strictes exigences 

antipollution de l’EPA et du C.A.R.B. ECHO Incorporated doit garantir le système antipollution des équipements et 

moteurs pour usage non routier pour les périodes indiquées ci-dessous, sous réserve que l’équipement ou le moteur 

n’ait pas fait l’objet d’un usage abusif ou négligent et qu’il ait été correctement entretenu. La garantie du système 

antipollution couvre l’acheteur initial ainsi que tous les propriétaires suivants.

Dans l’éventualité d’un problème couvert par la garantie, ECHO Incorporated s’engage à réparer gratuitement 

l’équipement ou le moteur de petite cylindrée pour usage non routier, frais de diagnostic, pièces et main d’œuvre 

inclus.

Les équipements et moteurs de petite cylindrée pour usage non routier de modèles 2009 et ultérieurs sont garantis 

pendant de 5 ans pour l’usage domestique ou 2 ans pour les applications commerciales pour certaines pièces du 

système antipollution.

ECHO Incorporated recommande de conserver tous les reçus relatifs à l’entretien de l’équipement/moteur de petite 

cylindrée pour usage non routier. Toutefois, ECHO Incorporated ne peut pas refuser d’effectuer les réparations pour 

cause d’absence de reçu ou d’entretien périodique.

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. must warrant the emission control system on 

your equipment/SORE for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment/

SORE. Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter/muffl er, fuel 

tank, fuel feed lines, fuel cap assembly, spark plug, air fi lters, and other associated components. Where a warrantable condition exists, ECHO 

Inc will repair your equipment/SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. The Emission Control System warranty is extended 

to the original owner including all subsequent owners.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:  

The emission control system is warranted for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc. warranty, whichever is longer. If any emission-related part 

on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by ECHO Inc. or its Authorized Service Representative.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the equipment/SORE owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual. ECHO 

Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment/SORE however, ECHO Inc. cannot deny warranty solely 

for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the equipment/SORE owner, you should be 

aware that ECHO Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your equipment/SORE or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance 

or unapproved modifi cations. 

You are responsible for presenting your equipment/SORE to an ECHO Inc. authorized service representative as soon as a problem exists. The 

warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If a warrantable condition exists and there is no 

Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your 

warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986-

7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER? 

ECHO Inc. warrants that your equipment/SORE was designed, 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 COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? 

If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay 

anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced.  This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In 

addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.

WHAT PARTS ARE COVERED?

Any applicable emission related part not scheduled for "required maintenance" will be repaired or replaced within the warranty period. The repaired 

or replaced part will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. warranty period. 

Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated 

above.  Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. warranty period.

Any emission related part scheduled for replacement during "required maintenance" is warranted for the period of time prior to the fi rst scheduled 

replacement point for that part.  Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the 

fi rst scheduled replacement point for that part. 

Any manufacturer-approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts, 

and must be provided without charge if the part is still under warranty. 

Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce 

the warranty obligations of the manufacturer. 

Throughout the equipment/SORE warranty period, ECHO Inc. will maintain a supply of warranted parts suffi cient to meet the expected demand 

for such parts.

SPECIFIC EMISSION RELATED WARRANTED PARTS: 

  • Electronic Ignition System                                          

• Spark Plug

  • Catalytic Converter / Muffl er Assembly                     

• Carburetor (complete assembly or replaceable components) 

  • Choke                                                                    

• Fuel-Injection Assembly (or replaceable components) 

 

  

  • Fuel Tank                                                                   

• Fuel Cap Assembly 

  • Air Filter                                                                      

• Fuel Feed Line (and associated clamps/connectors as applicable)

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Any failure caused by abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifi cations, use of unapproved add-on parts/modifi ed parts or 

unapproved accessories.

This Emission Control Warranty is valid only for the U.S.A., it's Territories, and Canada.

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01/2010

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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