Shindaiwa F226S, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning air filter
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Close choke. Loosen wing bolt (A) and remove air cleaner
cover (B).
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Remove air filter (C) (air filter is located inside air cleaner cov-
er).
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Brush dirt from filter or clean with compressed air.
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Reinstall filter.
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Reinstall cover and tighten wing bolt.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when checking and maintaining your product after use:
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Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or maintain the product until the engine has cooled.
You could burn yourself.
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Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks and maintenance.
An accident could occur if the product starts unexpectedly.
IMPORTANT
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Checking and maintenance requires specialist knowledge. If you are unable to check and maintain the product or deal with a
fault yourself, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to dismantle the product.
Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly
Air filter Clean/Replace 17 •
Fuel filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 18 •
Spark plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace 19 •
Carburettor Adjust/Replace and adjust 18 •
Cooling system Inspect/Clean 18 •
Silencer Inspect/Tighten 19 •
Silencer Clean 19 •**
Drive shaft Grease 20 •*
Starter Inspect - •
Cut off knife Inspect/Clean - •
Fuel system Inspect 18 •
Screws, bolts and nuts Inspect, Tighten/Replace - •
* Or 50 hours, whichever occurs first. ** Or 100 hours, whichever occurs first.
IMPORTANT
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Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.