Shindaiwa M254 manual Maintenance continued, Daily maintenance, hour maintenance

Maintenance (continued)

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.

■■Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment.

■■Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

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

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

■■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 over- heating, fire, or premature wear.

10 hour maintenance

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.

a.Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling.

3.Inspect the air cleaner element. If the element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one.

4.Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use compressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air cleaner element.

5.Install the air cleaner element, pre- filter and cover in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling fins

Cooling fins

Air

intake

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

Loosen

thumbscrews

Pre-filter

Air filter element

IMPORTANT!	CAUTION!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
	Never operate the unit if the air
of the filter only!	cleaner assembly is damaged or
	missing!

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