Engine Cover
Screws
Muffler Cover
Engine Cover
Muffler
Cover
Screw
Spark Arrester
Screen
Spark Arrester
Cover
Outlet
Screws
Muffler Gasket
Muffler
Gasket
Muffler
Screws
Muffler and spark arrester maintenance
Every 135 hours of operation, remove
and clean the muffler.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Remove the spark plug boot.
1.
With a 4mm hex wrench remove the
2.
1 muffler cover and 3 engine cover
screws and the engine cover. The muf-
fler cover is attached to the engine
cover at the top and front by tabs. To
remove push inward at arrow area
while pulling outward. See insert
image.
With a Phillips type screwdriver
3.
remove the 5 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damage or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a fire
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
Remove the screen and clean it with a
4.
stiff bristle brush.
Remove the 3 muffler bolts and the
5.
muffler.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
6.
any carbon buildup.
Gently tap the muffler on a wood sur-
7.
face to dislodge any loose carbon.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
8.
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.
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Muffler Maintenance
Maintenance
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