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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
Maintenance and care
Cleaning air filter
Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush
Parts required: Air filter
1.
Close choke (
). This prevents dirt from entering the car-
burettor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu-
lated dirt from air cleaner area.
2.
Remove air filter cover by loosening thumb screw. Brush dirt
from inside cover.
3.
Remove and inspect pre-filter. If pre-filter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new one.
4.
Clean pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstall-
ing.
5.
Inspect air filter element, If element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
6.
Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from el-
ement or use compressed air from the inside to blow debris
out and away from air filter element.
Area
Maintenance
Page
Before use
Monthly
Air filter
Inspect/Clean/Replace
20
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Fuel filter
Inspect/Replace
21
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Carburettor
Inspect
21
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Cooling system
Inspect/Clean
22
•
Exhaust system
Inspect/Tighten/Clean
22
•
Spark plug
Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace
23
•
Valve adjustment
Inspect/Adjust
24
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Starter
Inspect
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•
Fuel system
Inspect
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Screws, bolts and nuts
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
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IMPORTANT
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 shindaiwa dealer.
1. Air filter cover
2. Thumb screw
1. Pre-filter
2. Air filter element
IMPORTANT
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only.
