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WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and
may cause damage and lead to per-
sonal injury.
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.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
1.
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.
2. Check for loose or missing screws or
components.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel.
3.
4.
10-Hour Maintenance
Loosen
thumbscrews
Figure 13A
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the air filter cover by loosening
the two thumbscrews. See Figure 13A.
Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If
the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam-
aged, replace it with a new one. See
Figure 13B.
Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air filter element. If the ele-
ment is damaged or distorted, replace
it with a new one.
Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dis-
lodge debris from element or use com-
pressed air from the inside to blow debris
out and away from the air filter element.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Filter
Element
Pre-lter
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED
BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR
INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHO-
RIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION.
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.
General Maintenance
Mufer
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffler. 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.
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.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air lter
assembly is damaged or missing!
Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
Figure 13B
Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
6.