Maintenance
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WAR- RANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORA- TION 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 OUT- COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the machine, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.
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.
NOTE:
Using
WARNING!
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!
■Blades are not interchangeable between Shindaiwa edgers and trim- mer/brushcutter models. Operating any unit with a blade or attachment not approved for that unit can be haz- ardous and may cause serious injury.
■DO NOT use
■Never repair a damaged blade by welding, straightening, or by modi- fying its shape. An altered blade may break during operation, result- ing in serious personal injury.
Daily Maintenance
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Prior to each work day, perform the | ■ Carefully remove any accumulations of | ■ Check for loose or missing screws or |
following: | dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel | components. Make sure the cutting |
■ Remove the dirt and debris from the | tank. Dirt buildup in these areas can | attachment is securely fastened. |
lead to engine overheating, fire, or pre- | ■ Check the machine for leaking fuel or | |
engine, check the cooling fins and air | mature wear. | grease. |
cleaner for clogging, and clean them |
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as necessary. |
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10 Hour Maintenance
Perform more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions.
■Remove the air cleaner filter. Clean or replace as necessary. To clean filter wash it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry before reinstalling the filter.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is
Remove and clean or replace the element
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10/15 Hour Maintenance
■Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm. If the plug must be replaced, use only Champion CJ8Y.
■Keep the spark plug wire connections tight and clean.
0.6 - 0.7mm
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and dust from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
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