Maintenance (continued)

 

10-hour maintenance

 

Perform more frequently in dusty or

 

dirty conditions.

 

Remove the air cleaner filter. Clean or

 

replace as necessary. To clean filter wash

 

it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry

 

before reinstalling the filter.

 

CAUTION!

 

Do not operate the unit if the air

 

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ter is wet or water soaked.

Unscrew

 

Fastener

Air Filter

Element

Remove and clean or

replace the element

10/15 hour maintenance

Remove and clean or replace the spark plug.

ŶClean the spark plug. Adjust electrode gap according to the values listed in the ”Specifications” section. If the spark plug must be replaced, use only the type rec- ommended in ”Specifications” or equiva- lent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range.

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.

50 hour maintenance

Every 50 hours of operation; more frequently in dusty conditions:

ŶRemove and clean the cylinder cover and clean dirt and debris from the cyl- inder cooling fins.

Gearcase lubrication

ŶRemove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cyl- inder fins.

ŶRemove the cutting attachment, cut- ting attachment holder and gearshaft collar. Remove the filler plug from the side of the gearcase and press new grease into the gearcase until old grease is pushed out. Use only lith- ium-base grease such as Shindaiwa Gearcase Lubricant or equivalent.

ŶLubricate mainshaft splines.

0.6–0.7 mm

(0.024–0.028 inch)

Clean the spark plug and check the gap at the electrode.

New

grease

Old

grease

Gear shaft

collar

Lubricate gearcase

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