EVERY 10/15 HOURS

to remove

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0.024" (0.6mm) gap

Champion CJ8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 14

1.Use the spark plug wrench to re- move the spark plug (turn counter- clockwise to remove). See figure 13.

2.Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.024” (0.6mm). Replace any damaged or visibly worn plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent. See figure 13.

3.Install the spark plug finger-tight in the cylinder head, then tighten it firmly with the spark plug wrench. Avoid overtightening.

CAUTION!

Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore! Before removing the spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark plug and cylinder head area!

Allow the engine to cool before servicing the spark plug! Cylinder threads can be damaged by tight- ening or loosening the spark plug while the engine is hot!

EVERY 50 HOURS

(more frequently if reduced performance is noted)

nINSPECTION Inspect the entire blower and tubes for damage, including loose or missing compo- nents, and repair as necessary.

nSPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent, gapped to 0.024 inch (0.6mm).

Wire

Hook

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Fuel Filter

Fuel Tank

Figure 14

FUEL FILTER Use a bent piece of wire to extract the fuel filter from in- side the fuel tank, and then remove and replace with a new element. See figure 14.

CAUTION!

Do not nick or perforate fuel tube with wire hook!

Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damage or deterioration are noted, the blower should be removed from service until it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.

nCOOLING SYSTEM Use a wood or plastic scraper and a soft brush to remove dirt and debris from the cylinder fins and crankcase.

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Shindaiwa EB501EPA2, 68232-94011 manual Every 10/15 Hours, Every 50 Hours, More frequently if reduced performance is noted