Shindaiwa M254 manual 10/15 hour maintenance, Remove and clean or replace the spark plug

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Maintenance (continued)

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.

CAUTION!

Remove and inspect spark plug

0.6 mm

(0.024 inch)

Remove the spark plug and adjust the gap at the electrode

Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.

■■Replace the spark plug annually:

 

NOTE:

Use only NGK CMR5H or equiva-

The NGK CMR5H also meets the

lent resistor type spark plug of the

requirements for electro magnetic

correct heat range. Set spark plug

compliance (EMC).

electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024

 

inch).

 

50 hour maintenance

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 element. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genu- ine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element.

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.

■■Before reinstalling the new filter element, 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 deteriora- tion is noted, the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shin- daiwa-trained service technician.

Hooked wire

Fuel filter element

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Contents M254 Multipurpose Tool Carrier Operational and warning labels ContentsIntroduction Use Good Judgment SafetyWork Safely Stay Alert Safety Labels Product DescriptionSpecifications Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeHandle Assembly and adjustmentsPrior to assembly Throttle lever free playAssembling tube sections Disassembling the tube sectionsMixing Fuel Fuel RequirementsMinimize the Risk of Fire Filling the Fuel TankAfter use When the Engine Starts Starting the EngineStarting a Flooded Engine Stopping the EngineOperation Checking Unit ConditionMaintenance Prior to each work day, perform the following Daily maintenanceHour maintenance More frequently in dusty conditionsRemove and replace the fuel filter element 10/15 hour maintenanceRemove and clean or replace the spark plug Valve adjustment Engine Break-In Carburetor AdjustmentMuffler Maintenance High Altitude OperationLong Term Storage Adjusting Engine IdleIdle Speed Adjustment Troubleshooting Guide Is the engine overheating? Engine is knockingEngine difficult to shut off Poor accelerationEngine stops abruptly Top of engine is getting dirty and oilyExceptions 99922201031 02/05/2010 01/2010 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number

M254 specifications

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