Shindaiwa GP344, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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...

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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...