Swisher E4-S4000, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL E4 S4000 TRIMMER Part Number 81951 Rev 12 07 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protecti...

Page 2: ...e 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Emission System Warranty 18 Contents CAUTION A statement preceded by the word CAUTION contains information that should be acted upon to prevent me chanical damage WARNING...

Page 3: ...gh Wear appropriate footwear non skid boots or shoes do not wear open toed shoes or sandals Never operate the unit while barefoot Keep a proper footing and do not overreach maintain your balance at al...

Page 4: ...or observers outside the 50 foot danger zone wear eye protection Be extremely careful of slippery terrain especially during rainy weather Always make sure the appropriate cutting attachment shield is...

Page 5: ...evel gear EPA Emission Compliance Period Category A The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance label located on the engine indicates the number of operating hours for which the...

Page 6: ...tra tions that follow Figure 6 3 Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 3 16 1 4 inch 4 6 mm See Figure 8 4 Tighten the locknut Lock Nut 5 Reinstall the air cleaner c...

Page 7: ...It may be necessary to loosen the retaining nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attach ment shield mounting plate 2 Fit the two shims and the bracket over the outer tube and loosely install the fou...

Page 8: ...is recommended for use in all Swisher low emissions engines and also includes a fuel stabilizer WARNING Minimize the Risk of Fire NEVER smoke or light fires near the engine ALWAYS stop the engine and...

Page 9: ...ing the outer tube firmly 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 Make sure the cutting attachme...

Page 10: ...nnot be serviced in the field E4 S4000 Figure 22 Idle Adjusting Screw NEVER operate the unit with the cut ting attachment shield or other protective devices removed WARNING A cutting attachment shield...

Page 11: ...manually n Flail This device designed for clearing weeds and light brush features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots NOTE Additional hardware may be required to mount the Fixed Line or...

Page 12: ...ntenance Figure 28A more frequently in dusty conditions 1 Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews See Figure 28A 2 Remove and inspect the pre filter If the pre filter is torn or...

Page 13: ...am aged easily 341029 341030 Every 10 to 15 hours of operation Remove and clean the spark plug Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0 024 0 028 inch 0 6 0 7 mm If the spark plug must be replaced use...

Page 14: ...may cause hard starting and or can damage the engine n If you are unfamiliar with this engine or uncomfortable with this proce dure consult with an authorized Swisher servicing dealer with limited res...

Page 15: ...e spark plug and pour about 1 4 ounce of 2 cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly coat the interior of the engine...

Page 16: ...the plug with an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range Set spark plug electrode gap to 0 024 0 028 inch 0 6 0 7 mm YES What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Is the...

Page 17: ...g NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct range Idle engine until cool Cutting attachment rotates at engine idle Engine idle too high Broken clutch spring or worn clutch spring...

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Page 20: ...2 Fuel Tank 3 Ignition System Components n Ignition Coil n Flywheel Rotor 4 Catalytic Converter if originally equipped The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa Corporation engine may...