General Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB- LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW- EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

WARNING!

Before performing any maintenance, repair or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and sweeper belts are completely stopped. Discon- nect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintnenance work.

WARNING!

Non-standard parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

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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.

Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.

Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the sweeper drums are securely fastened.

Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a faulty or missing spark arrester or muffler. Make sure the muffler is well secured and in good condition. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connec- tions tight and clean.

Fasteners

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

10-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation (more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions): Remove the air cleaner element.

See Figure 25. Clean or replace as necessary. To clean element: wash it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the element.

CAUTION!

Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is wet.

Figure 25

Unscrew

Remove and clean

or replace

Fastener

the element

 

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Shindaiwa 80732, PB2500 manual General Maintenance, Daily Maintenance, Hour Maintenance

PB2500, 80732 specifications

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