9
Remove dirt or debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging and clean them as
necessary.
Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
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General Maintenance
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and
may cause damage and lead to
personal injury.
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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 dam-
aged muffler is a fire hazard and may also
cause hearing loss.
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.
Daily Maintenance
Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.
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WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, 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 work.
Prior to each work day, perform
the following:
10-Hour Maintenance
Unscrew
Fasteners
Figure 16A
(More frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening
the two thumbscrews. See Figure 16A.
Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one. See Figure 16B.
Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air cleaner element. If the
element is damaged or distorted, replace it
with a new one.
Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge
debris from element or use compressed air
from the inside to blow debris out and away
from the air filter element.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner
assembly is damaged or missing!
Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
6.
Figure 16B
Filter
Element
Pre-Filter
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
Figure 15
Keep cooling
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Keep air
passages
clean
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOW-
EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST
BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR
SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY
SHINDAIWA CORPORATION AND USE
OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA-
LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURA-
BILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT-
COME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.
