Shindaiwa P231 General Maintenance, Daily Maintenance, Hour Maintenance, Impoertant, Muffler

General Maintenance

IMPOERTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB- LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOW- EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA- LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURA- BILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT- COME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Before performing any mainte- nance, 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.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

Muffler

WARNING!

Operating the engine without a muffler or with a muffler that is damaged or improperly installed can increase engine noise suf- ficiently to cause hearing loss.

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condi- tion. 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.

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

■Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary.

Keep cooling

fins clean.

Keep air

passages

clean.

10-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

■Remove the air cleaner element from the air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly with soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the element.

CAUTION!

Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.

WARNING!

Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.

■Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

■Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment. Check the bar and chain for damage or incorrect adjustment.

■Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutter attachment is securely fastened.

Loosen Knob

■Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

■Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor idle speed adjusting screws) are tight.

Remove and clean the

element.

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