Shindaiwa T230 User Manual

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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 mainte-

nance work.  

For detailed maintenance information 

about your 

T230/231, AH230/231, or 

PB230

, consult the owner's manual that 

was provided with it.  If it has been lost 

or misplaced, contact Shindaiwa for a 

replacement. 

Non-standard parts may not oper-

ate properly with your unit and may 

cause damage and lead to personal 

injury.

Using non-standard replacement parts 

could invalidate your Shindaiwa war-

ranty.

Prior to each work day, perform the follow-

ing:


Clean any debris or dirt from the 

cutting attachment. Check the bar 

and chain for damage or incorrect 

adjustment.

The saw chain is very sharp. Wear 

gloves to protect your hands when 

working with or around the saw 

chain.



  Check for loose or missing screws or 

components. 



  Check the entire machine for leaking 

fuel or grease.



  Make sure that nuts, bolts, and 

screws (except carburetor adjusting 

screws) are tight.

Every 15 hours of operation  
(more frequently in dusty or dirty 
conditions):



  Remove the sprocket cover and 

inspect the sprocket (A) for excessive 

dirt, debris, or  wear. Remove the 

guide bar and clean out the guide bar 

groove. If the sprocket is excessively 

worn, replace it with a new one. 

A



  Lubricate the gearcase. To perform this operation, first remove the gearcase 

from the upper outer tube as follows.

CAUTION!
Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the gearcase clamp! The shim 

washer prevents damage from overtightening the tube clamp screw.

 

■

loosen the gearcase clamp bolt (B).

 

■

remove the index bolt (C) from the gearcase.

 

■

slide the gearcase out of the tube.

B

C

D

Every 50 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty 
conditions):

 

■

Using a lever-type grease gun, pump lithium-base grease (about 10 grams) 

into the grease fitting  (D) until you see old grease being purged from 

the gearcase, which can be seen in the outer tube cavity. Clean up excess 

grease, then reassemble the gearcase onto the outer tube.