Maintenance (continued)
10 Hour Maintenance
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumbscrews and lifting.
2.Remove and inspect the
3.Clean the
4.Inspect the air filter element. If the element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one.
5.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.
6.Install the air filter element,
Unscrew
Fasteners
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
Air Filter
Element
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
10- 15 Hour Maintenance
Remove and clean or replace the spark plug.
■■Clean the spark plug. Adjust elec- trode gap according to the values listed in the ”Specifications” section. If the spark plug must be replaced, use only the type recommended in ”Specifications” or equivalent resis- tor type spark plug of the correct heat range.
50 Hour Maintenance
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
0.6 mm
(0.024 in.)
Clean the spark |
plug and check |
the gap at the |
electrode. |
Remove and replace the fuel filter element.
■■Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter ele- ment. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element.
■■Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect the condition of all the fuel system components (fuel
■■If damage, splitting or deterioration is noted, the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be damaged easily.
Hooked Wire
Fuel filter element
Remove and replace the fuel filter element
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