Air Filter

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumb screw and lifting up. See Figure 13A.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam- aged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B.

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

4.Inspect the air cleaner element. If the

element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B.

5.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 filter element.

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!

6.Install the filter element, pre-filter and cover in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION!

Never operate the blower if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!

Figure 13A

Unscrew

Fasteners

 

Pre-Filter

Filter

Element

Figure 13B

Fuel Filter

•FUEL FILTER Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. See Figure 15.

CAUTION!

Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be damaged easily.

•Inspect the filter element for signs of contamination from debris. A con- taminated fuel filter should be replaced with a new Shindaiwa replacement element. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line.

If you note damage or deterioration, the blower should be removed from service until it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.

Hooked

Wire

Fuel

Filter

Fuel Tank

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Figure 15

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