Shindaiwa X7502235300, PB270 Daily Maintenance, Prior to each work day, perform the following

Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER- FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. 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.

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.

■■Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.

10-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation (more

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.

■■Carefully remove any accumula- tions of dirt or debris from the muf- fler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these areas can lead to engine over- heating, fire, or premature wear.

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 maintenance.

WARNING!

Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and may cause damage and lead to personal injury.

■■Clean any debris or dirt from the sweeper attachment.

■■Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cutter attachment is securely fastened.

■■Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor idle speed adjust- ing screws) are tight.

frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thoroughly with soap and water or compressed air, let dry before reinstalling the element.

IMPORTANT!

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

CAUTION!

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

Remove and clean or replace the element

Loosen

Knob

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