Shindaiwa 81719, LE2510 manual General Maintenance, Daily Maintenance, Hour Maintenance

General Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR 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 AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, re- pair 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..

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muf- fler. 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.

EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!	Spark Plug
	Keep the spark plug and wire connections
Non-standard parts may not operate	tight and clean.
properly with your unit and may cause	Fasteners
damage and lead to personal injury	Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
	carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
WARNING!
n Never repair a damaged blade by	n Blades are not interchangeable
welding, straightening, or by modify-	between Shindaiwa edgers and
ing its shape. An altered blade may	trimmer/brushcutter models.
break during operation, resulting in	Operating any unit with a blade or
serious personal injury.	attachment not approved for that
	unit can be hazardous and may
	cause serious injury.

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

nRemove dirt or debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging and clean them as necessary.

10-Hour Maintenance

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen- ing the two thumbscrews. See Figure 18A.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 18B.

3.Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling.

4.Inspect the air cleaner element. If the element is damaged or distorted, re- place it with a new one.

5.Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use com- pressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter element.

nCarefully 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.

Unscrew

Fasteners

Figure 18A

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!

6.Install the filter element, pre-filter and cover in the reverse order of removal.

nCheck for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutting attachment is securely fastened.

nCheck the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

Pre-Filter

Filter

Element

Figure 18B

CAUTION!

Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!

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