Maintenance (continued)

135 Hour Maintenance

Engine Cover

Screws

Engine Cover

Muffler Cover

Muffler

Cover

Screw

Muffler

Muffler screws

GasketScrews

Muffler

Spark arrester

Spark arrester Outlet

gasket

screen

cover

Muffler and spark arrester maintenance

If the engine becomes sluggish and low on power, check and clean the spark arrester screen.

WARNING!

Never operate the unit with

a damaged or missing muffler or

spark arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester

is a fire hazard and could also dam-

age your hearing.

1.Remove the spark plug boot.

2.With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the one muffler cover screw, three en- gine cover screws, the engine cover and muffler cover.

3.With a cross-head screwdirver remove the five screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muffler.

4.Remove the screen and clean it with a stiff bristle brush.

5.With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the three muffler bolts and the muffler.

6.Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any carbon buildup.

7.Gently tap the muffler on a wood surface to dislodge any loose car- bon.

8.Reassemble the spark arrester, muf- fler and engine cover in the reverse order of disassembly.

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, con- sult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

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