135-Hour Maintenance
After every 135 hours of operation or if engine becomes hard to start and has low power. The spark arrester screen should be inspected and cleaned.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged ex haust components is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing.
1.Remove the spark plug boot.
2.Remove the engine cover by loosen- ing the engine cover knob (the knob is captive) and lifting the cover from the engine.
3.Remove the spark arrester screen screw.
4.Remove the spark arrester screen and clean with a stiff bristle brush.
IMPORTANT!
If carbon deposits are severe or if no performance improvement is noted, this unit should be inspected by an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
5.Reassemble the spark arrester screen and engine cover in reverse order.
Figure 39
Engine Cover
Engine Cover
Knob
Muffler
Spark Arrestor
Retaining Screw
Spark
Arrester
Screen
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