Shindaiwa 81650 Maintenance and Adjustments, Throttle Cable Free Play, Assembly and Adjustments

Maintenance and Adjustments

IMPORTANT!		Daily Maintenance/Inspection
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
emission control devices and systems			Clean around			Lubricate
may be performed by any repair estab-						cutters
lishment or individual; however, warranty			Inspect cooling	spark plug
			fins, and clean as
repairs must be performed by a dealer or			required
service center authorized by Shindaiwa
Corporation. The use of parts that are not		Clean debris from
equivalent in performance and durability to
authorized parts may impair the effective-			tank and muffler
ness of the emission control system and
may have a bearing on the outcome of a							Check cutters and
warranty claim.
					Inspect/clean		guide bar for damage
							and that bolts
						air filter
								are tight
						element
WARNING!
Accidental start-ups can cause severe						Inspect front and rear handles for
injury! Before performing any main-						damaged or loose attachments
tenance on this equipment, stop the		Figure 12
engine and disconnect the spark plug!
			WARNING!					Keep cooling
1. Remove all grass clippings and dirt from								fins clean
the hedge trimmer.		To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
n Remove any compacted debris from
		and muffler free of debris, leaves, or
around the fuel tank and/or muffler.		excessive grease.
n Inspect the engine cooling fins for
	2.		Check for loose, damaged, or missing
clogging, and clean as necessary.
n Clean under the cylinder cover and			components, and repair as necessary.		Keep cooling air
	3.		Lubricate the cutters with oil before use,
around the spark plug.
n Inspect the air filter element for clog-			and after refueling.		intake passages
	4. Check the cutters for damage and make					clean
ging, clean as necessary.					(Fuel tank removed
			sure all bolts are tight.		for clarity)
					Figure 13

Assembly and Adjustments

Throttle Cable Free Play

If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever free play may need to be adjusted as follows:

1.Measure free play at the end of the throttle lever. Throttle lever free play should be approximately 0.2-0.275" (5-7 mm). See Figure 14.

2.If adjustment is necessary, remove the air cleaner cover. Loosen the cable ad- juster lock nut and turn the cable adjust- ment fitting in or out until throttle lever free play is approximately 0.2-0.275" (5-7 mm).

3.Replace the air cleaner cover, and tight- en the cover retaining screw securely.

0.2-0.275"

(5-7mm)

Throttle Lever

Free Play

Throttle

Cable

Adjuster

Lock Nut

Throttle

Cable

Adjuster

Throttle

Cable

Figure 15

Figure 14

0.2-0.275" (5-7mm)