Product Description
Using the accompanying illustrations as a
guide, familiarize yourself with your unit and
its various components. Understanding your
unit helps ensure top performance, long
service life, and safer operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to either of these
units or their components.
Specifications T272/T272X
Engine Code ...................................................................S272E Engine
Dry weight, T272
(less attachment) .................................................
Dry weight, T272X
(less attachment) .................................................
Type .............................................2-cycle, vertical-cylinder, air-cooled
Bore x Stroke ..................................
Displacement ............................................................
Maximum Power Output ...............................................1.1 kw/
Operating RPM Range ..................................4,500-9,000 RPM (min
Transmission Type ............................... Automatic centrifugal clutch
Fuel/Oil Ratio ...................................... 50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO
Fuel Tank Capacity .............................................. 670ml/
Carburetion .....................................................Walbro diaphragm-type
Ignition .................................... Fully electronic, transistor controlled
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the cutting attachment shield
and cutting attachment.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have
all the components required for a com-
plete unit and inspect unit and compo-
nents for any damage.
Engine and shaft assembly.
Gear Case
Trimmer Head
Gear Case
Trimmer Head
Figure 4
14.7 pounds/ 6.7 kg
14.8 pounds/ 6.7 kg
1.3 in. x 1.2 in./ 34 mm x 30 mm
1.7 cu. in./ 27.2cc
through bevel gears
FC class 2-cycle mixing oil*
22.6 ounces
Cutting attachment shield.
Cutting attachment.
Kit containing cutting attachment shield
bracket and hardware, this owner's/op-
erator's manual and tool kit for routine
maintenance. Tool kits vary by model
and may include a hex wrench set, spark
plug/screwdriver combination wrench
and a spanner.
Outer Tube
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Outer Tube
Cutting
Attachment Shield
Spark Plug ................................................................... Champion CJ8Y
Air Cleaner Type ...............Non-reversible heavy-duty filter element
Starting Method ..............................................................Recoil starter
Stopping Method ................................... Slide switch, grounding type
Handle (T272) ...................................................................Loop handle
Handle (T272X) .................................... Loop handle with barrier bar
EPA Emission
Compliance Period** ......................................................... Category A
1.4 hp
)
-1
** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compli-
ance label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating
hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission
requirements. Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours
(Intermediate) and A = 300 hours (Extended).
*
meets or exceeds these specifications and is
recommended for all Shindaiwa Products.
T272 Grass Trimmer
Ignition
Switch
Grip
Handle
Throttle
Trigger
T272X Grass Trimmer
Cylinder
Cover
Ignition
Switch
Handle
Barrier Bar
IMPORTANT!
The terms "left," "left-hand," and "LH":
"right," "right-hand," and "RH"; "front" and
"rear" refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation of this
product.
Spark Plug
Fuel
Tank
Spark Plug
Fuel
Tank
Throttle
Trigger
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