This is not a what is the best trimmer thread. I own the M242 and I am happy with it. But lately I read a few posts that T242 is not reliable. I just want to hear from people that own this trimmer.
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What is your experience of Shindaiwa T242
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FS80 is not a choice in the People's Republic of Kalifornia!!!:laugh::laugh:
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It is for sure not C.A.R.B. compliant.
California Air Restriction Board:hammerhead::hammerhead:
Man ya'll are a pain in the butt for the rest of us:laugh::laugh:
I am running it without the guard that came on it I have my own modified
guard. That has nothing to do with the problems I am having. I take care of my equipment. Dont let it run with string to long it will bog it down. Why does the manuf. of these weede eaters not make a larger guard to let the string be longer to cover more area? All the landscapers I have seen around town have theeir guards Off!
Mayos service guys said not to run High octane in any of the small engine Weed eaters, blowers, or hedge Trimmers. Even not in mowers they said it would burn pistons up! Not designed to run High octane.
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We had the same exact thing happen to our brand new 242 last year. Ended up being a tiny, tiny pinhole in the black fuel line running between the tank and carb. It could be your problem. Ours wouldn't run after they got hot.
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I think the thing is people are running them to rich, thereby leaving carbon build up causing carb problems. I've only had one problem, and that was the choke thing was held on by a ring on some models and shindaiwa recalled it and held it on by a screw instead. Other than that no problem.
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This is only a 23.9cc engine, I don't think it has the guds to run longer line!!! Particular my string trimmer head comes with .105 line. That already put extra load on the trimmer. I am using .095 line and it work very well.
You sure you are not asking too much on this small trimmer. I have my big Honda for big weeds!!!:laugh:
If you running long big lines, maybe T272 or T280 will fit the bill.
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I thought high octane gas burn a little slower and therefore it runs cooler!!!
2 things 1. I am runing and have always run .095 line the rotary line to be exact.
2. I have the smaller speed feed line heads for a added stress relief on the engine. I dont run very long line because it will bouge down!
I was just telling everyone what the main mechanic told me at mayos. you can run anything you want. I started to run mid grade as a compromise but not sure this is smart either. They are designed to run on 87 octane so should not have any problems if you run correct oil and fuel mixture.
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I notice you have the AHS-242. I bought the M242 (multi tool head) mainly for the short reach hedge trimmer. I was actually going to buy the AHS, but it just happened they had a promotion on the M242 that I got a free string trimmer attachment. I really like the short reach hedge trimmer. I don't even use my regular hedge trimmer anymore. How do you like the AHS 242? Does it give you any problem?
I only start using the string trimmer attachment 2 months ago and I retire the Honda because Shindaiwa is lighter and I really like the head.
We've been running a T242 for two years it is my favorite trimmer.
The speed feed head and lighter weight works for me.
Down side is it's been back to the dealer twice for choke plate repair.
We use a T272 (brush blade), Stihl 110 and just retired a older Husky.
Comparing 2cyl to 4cyl is like comparing apples to oranges
The speed feed head and lighter weight works for me.
Down side is it's been back to the dealer twice for choke plate repair.
We use a T272 (brush blade), Stihl 110 and just retired a older Husky.
Comparing 2cyl to 4cyl is like comparing apples to oranges
The T242's main weak point is the choke, Shindaiwa did reinforce it and it is an improvement. Originally there was trouble with the shaft splines and mating clutch drum splines wearing out too fast, but that was rectified with P/N 89213, which is a kit containing the clutch drum, snap ring and main shaft, the spline part of the drum was extended to better support the main shaft. Other than that it's an awesome machine, supposedly was a real winner for Shindaiwa.
I have a 230 and a 242 that are used as back ups. The 242 always takes 5 or 6 pulls to start hot or cold and requires a good 30 seconds to warm up. The 230 fires up first pull every time even after sitting for a couple of months and will run wide open immediately.
These are the exact problems I am having. I dont think they used your P/N
89213 on my machine because the clutch is already weak again and just had the whole assembly replaced in june! As you can see by my signiture I love shindawa stuff but this T242X is about to drive me crazy
The hedge trimmers are good. They use the same 242 set up and it has to take 30 sec or so to warm up every time. same with the String trimmer.
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After you start them, turn them upside down and give them throttle for a couple of seconds. This cure the warm up time.e crazy
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Why does it make a difference turning upside down?
I usually just start with no throttle and let it idle while I walk to the spot to trim and never have problem. I don't gun my stuffs when first start. Take quite a few second to walk to where you want to trim anyway or wear your blower to your back!!! Thats all the time you need for the stuff to warm up happily already!!:laugh:
Why people want to gun their equipments cold?!!! I think it is as important to let the stuff run up to temperature gentlely as let the stuff idle for 30 seconds after WOT before turning it off. repeating temperature shock to metal over and over will weaken the seal and the metal.
The dealer told me that I should let my bb802 blower warm up before opening it up. Seems like all shindawa stuff has went this direction. The problem I have is takeing the time to warm up everything at each yard GETS OLD!!and not to mention take time.
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Warm up time with all my shindaiwas are about 5 seconds.
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You mean you have problem even after the first time of the day? Of cause if it sit for over an hour, it's totally cold again!!
Wow, sounds like the EB802 is worst than my Maru. Luckily I did not wait for the 802 to be available in Kalif!!! I don't think it is available yet. I am slow putting the bp on, always been a struggle for me, it is alway nice and warm by the time I strap it on my back!!
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