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Maintenance (continued)
Fuel lter element
Hooked wire
Fuel lter maintenance
Remove and replace the fuel filter
element.
Before reinstalling the new filter element,
inspect the condition of all the fuel sys-
tem components (fuel pick-up line, fuel
return line, tank vent line, tank vent, fuel
cap and fuel tank). If damage, splitting
or deterioration is noted, the unit should
be removed from service until it can be
inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa-
trained service technician.
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the
fuel line with the end of the hooked
wire.The line is delicate and can be
damaged easily.
50 hour maintenance
Engine Cover
Screws
Mufer Cover
Engine Cover
Mufer
Cover
Screw
Spark Arrester
Screen Spark Arrester
Cover
Outlet
Screws
Mufer Gasket
Mufer
Gasket
Mufer
Screws
Mufer maintenance
Every 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler.
Remove the spark plug boot.1.
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damaged or missing mufer or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a re
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
With a 4mm hex wrench remove 2.
the 1 muffler cover and 3 engine
cover screws and the engine cover.
The muffler cover is attached to the
engine cover at the top and front
by tabs. To remove push inward at
arrow area while pulling outward.
See insert image.