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Fuel filter element
Hooked wire
Fuel filter maintenance
Remove and replace the fuel filter
element.
Before reinstalling the new filter element,
inspect the condition of all the fuel sys-
tem components (fuel pick-up line, fuel
return line, tank vent line, tank vent, fuel
cap and fuel tank). If damage, splitting
or deterioration is noted, the unit should
be removed from service until it can be
inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa-
trained service technician.
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the
fuel line with the end of the hooked
wire.The line is delicate and can be
damaged easily.
50 hour maintenance
Old
grease
Gear shaft
collar
New
grease
Lubricate gearcase
Every 50 hours of operation; more
frequently in dusty conditions:
■
Remove and clean the cylinder cover
and clean dirt and debris from the
cylinder cooling fins.
Gearcase lubrication
■
Remove the cutting attachment, cut-
ting attachment holder and gear-
shaft collar. Remove the filler plug
from the side of the gearcase and
press new grease into the gearcase
until old grease is pushed out. Use
only lithium-base grease such as
Shindaiwa Gearcase Lubricant or
equivalent.
■
Lubricate mainshaft splines.
50 hour maintenance
Maintenance (continued)
NOTE:
Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United
States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing
model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment
supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part.
