Shindaiwa LE254 manual Hour Maintenance, Direct the air stream at the inside face Filter only

Maintenance (continued)

10 Hour Maintenance

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumbscrews and lifting.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.

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

4.Inspect the air filter element. If the element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one.

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.

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

Unscrew

Fasteners

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face

of the filter only!

Pre-Filter

Air Filter

Element

CAUTION!

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

10- 15 Hour Maintenance

Remove and clean or replace the spark plug.

■■Clean the spark plug. Adjust elec- trode gap according to the values listed in the ”Specifications” section. If the spark plug must be replaced, use only the type recommended in ”Specifications” or equivalent resis- tor type spark plug of the correct heat range.

50 Hour Maintenance

CAUTION!

Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine’s internal parts.

0.6 mm

(0.024 in.)

Clean the spark

plug and check

the gap at the

electrode.

Remove and replace the fuel filter element.

■■Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel filter ele- ment. If it shows signs of contamination, replace with a genuine Shindaiwa replacement fuel filter element.

■■Before reinstalling the new filter element, inspect the condition of all the fuel system components (fuel pick-up line, fuel return line, tank vent line, tank vent, fuel cap and fuel tank).

■■If damage, splitting or deterioration is noted, the unit should be removed from service until it can be inspected or repaired by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician.

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.

Hooked Wire

Fuel filter element

Remove and replace the fuel filter element

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