Shindaiwa T10911001001 User Manual

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Before performing any main-

tenance, 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 acces-

sories, cutting attachment, or 

replacement parts may not oper-

ate properly with your unit and 

may cause damage and lead to 

personal injury.

Remove all dirt and debris from the 

 

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engine, check the cooling fins and 

air cleaner for clogging, and clean 

as necessary.
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws 

 

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(except carburetor idle speed ad-

justing screws) are tight.

Carefully remove any accumulations 

 

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of dirt or debris from the muffler and 

fuel tank. Check cooling air intake 

area at base of crankcase.  Remove 

all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas 

can lead to engine overheating, fire, 

or premature wear.
Clean any debris or dirt from the 

 

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cutting attachment. 

Check for loose or missing screws 

 

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or components. Make sure the 

cutter attachment is securely 

fastened.
Check the entire unit for leaking 

 

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fuel or grease.

For detailed maintenance information 

about your unit, consult the owner's 

manual that was provided with it.  If it 

has been lost or misplaced, contact 

Shindaiwa for a replacement. 

Using non-standard replacement 

parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa 

warranty.

The gearcase should be filled with 60 

cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Syn-

thetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75-80 cc 

can be used, but never to exceed 80 

cc. Operation with excessive oil level 

will result in high operating tempera-

tures. Do not overfill!
Replacing the gearcase oil

Turn the gearcase to the LH side 

4. 

and and allow all used gearcase oil 

to drain into a small container.

It may be necessary to use a heat gun 

to soften the sealer material.

waRninG!
BURN DANGER! The 

gearcase will be extremely hot 

after use!

Disconnect spark plug wire at 

1. 

engine.
Remove the LH Drum and axle 

2. 

assembly (as viewed from the oper-

ating position). Wipe the sideplate 

clean and remove four screws (it 

is not necessary to remove the 

gearcase from the outer tube).
Turn gearcase side plate to break 

3. 

the seal and lift the plate from the 

gearcase.

Inspect the sideplate for damage and 

6. 

clean off all remaining liquid gasket 

material with brake cleaner or ace-

tone. Coat the outer sealing flange 

of the sideplate with Loctite Ultragrey 

Silicon Sealant  or Threebond  No. 

1104 Liquid Gasket.
Replace the cover and install the 

7. 

four sideplate screws. Tighten 

securely.
Reinstall the drum and axle assem-

8. 

bly per the sweeper assembly 

instructions.

Place the gearcase on the RH side 

5. 

and supported so the outer tube 

is parallel to the ground. Refill the 

gearcase with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz) of 

Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil 

to the bottom of the chamfer on 

the output gear. The correct oil 

depth is 15.5 mm (5/8"). DO NOT 

OVERFILL!