Shindaiwa T261/EVC, T261X/EVC, 81605 manual General Maintenance, Daily Maintenance, Hour Maintenance

General Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION 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 cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect 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.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

Muffler

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

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections tight and clean.

Fasteners

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

are tight.

Blades

Keep blades sharp and check blade condition frequently. If a blade’s per- formance changes suddenly, stop the engine and check the blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a damaged blade

IMMEDIATELY!

WARNING!

nNever repair a damaged blade by welding, straightening, or by modifying its shape. An altered blade may break during operation, resulting in serious personal injury.

nDO NOT use 2-tooth or NON- Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cut- ting blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or brushcutters.

nBlades are not interchangeable between Shindaiwa edgers and trimmer/brushcutter models.

Operating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for that unit can be hazardous and may cause serious injury.

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:

nRemove dirt or debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging and clean them as neces- sary.

nCarefully remove any accumulation of dirt or debris from the muffler or the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas could cause the engine overheating, induce premature wear, or create a fire hazard.

nCheck for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutting attachment is securely fastened.

nCheck the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

10-Hour Maintenance

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

See Figure 28. Clean or replace as neces- sary. 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.

Remove and clean
or replace
the	element
	Unscrew
	Fastener
26129
Figure 28
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