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Fuel filter element
Hooked wire
Fuel filter maintenance
Remove and replace the fuel
filter element.
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Extract the fuel filter from inside the
fuel tank.
Before reinstalling the new filter ele
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ment, inspect the condition of all the
fuel system 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 dam-
aged easily.
Gearcase
Lubrication
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.
50-Hour Maintenance
Every 50 hours of operation
(more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions):
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Remove and clean the cylinder
cover and clean grass and dirt from
the cylinder fins.
Gearcase lubrication
1. Clean all loose debris from gear
box.
2. Remove plug (A) and check level of
grease.
3. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT
over-fill.
A
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