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Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance, repair, or cleaning work on the
unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing service or maintenance.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Remove all dirt and debris from the
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engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean as
necessary.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
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grease.
Check for loose or missing screws or
■
components.
Daily maintenance
10-hour maintenance
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
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(except carburetor idle speed adjusting
screws) are tight.
Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt
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or debris from the muffler and fuel tank.
Check cooling air intake area at base of
crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up
in these areas can lead to engine overheat-
ing, fire, or premature wear.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND
DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS
MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT-
COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured
and in good condition. A worn or damaged
muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause
hearing loss.
General maintenance
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or filter is damaged, or if the
filter is wet or water soaked.
Perform more frequently in dusty or
dirty conditions.
Remove the air cleaner filter. Clean or
replace as necessary. To clean filter wash
it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry
before reinstalling the filter.
Unscrew
Fastener
Remove and clean or
replace the element
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Remove all dirt and debris from the engine,
cooling fins, and air intake area
Cooling fins
Cooling
fins
Air
intake
