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Maintenance – Shindaiwa GP344 User Manual

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Burn danger/Danger from spilled

fuel! Always stop the pump engine

before transporting the pump. The

engine muffler and other compo-

nents may be very hot during or

after pump operation. Carry the

pump by the handle only. The pump

must remain level at all times.
Danger of Asphyxiation!

This

pump is intended for outdoor use in

well ventilated areas only!

Danger from moving parts!

The

pump rotor will rotate whenever the

engine is cranked or operated. Stop

the engine and disconnect the spark

plug terminal before performing any

maintenance or installations on this

pump. Never operate this pump

unless all covers and shields are

in place, and both the suction and

discharge hoses are installed and

firmly connected to the pump.

Explosion Hazard!

Never attempt

to start or operate this pump in the

presence of explosive or combus-

tible materials!
Never attempt to transfer fuels or

other hazardous liquids with the

water pump! This pump is designed

and warranted for pumping

FRESH

WATER ONLY!

WARNING!

daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the

following:

Remove dirt or debris from the

engine, check the cooling fins and

air cleaner for clogging and clean

them as necessary.

Carefully remove any accumulation

of dirt or debris from the muffler or

the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these

areas could cause engine overheat-

ing, induce premature wear, or cre-

ate a fire hazard.

Check for loose or missing screws

or components.
Check the entire unit for leaking

fuel.
Inspect the suction and discharge

hoses for damage, clogging, or

loose connections, and clean or

repair as necessary.

Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any

maintenance, repair, or cleaning

work on the unit, make sure the

engine and cutting 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 OR INDI-

VIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY

REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED

BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CEN-

TER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC.

THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT

EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE

AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED

PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVE-

NESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING

ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY

CLAIM.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with

a faulty or missing spark arrester or

muffler. Make sure the muffler is well

secured and in good condition. A worn

or damaged muffler is a fire hazard

and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connec-

tions tight and clean.

Fasteners

Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws

(except carburetor adjusting screws)

are tight.

General maintenancel

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement

parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa

warranty.

Air Filter

The H4 engine that powers your Shin-

daiwa model is a hybrid 4-stroke engine.

As a hybrid, the engine is lubricated by

oil mixed with the gasoline and air from

the carburetor that moves through and

around the internal parts of the engine

in a similar way that a 2-stroke engine

is lubricated. Without the heavy duty

2-stage air filter equipped on all H4

engines, dust and dirt could also move

through the engine, decreasing engine

life, increasing valve wear and the need

for more frequent valve adjustments. To

keep your H4 engine strong and reliable,

Shindaiwa recommends that you check

and service the air filter as instructed in

the 10-Hour Maintenance section that

follows.

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