Maintenance (continued)
Spark Arrester Screen 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 damage your hearing.
1.With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 4 engine cover screws and the engine cover.
2.With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the 3 muffler bolts and the muffler.
3.With a small flat bladed screwdriver remove the 2 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muffler.
4.Remove the screen and clean it with a stiff bristle brush.
5.Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any carbon buildup.
6.Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler and engine cover in the reverse order of disassembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Engine | Engine Cover |
| |
Cover |
|
Screws |
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| Muffler |
| Muffler Gasket |
| Muffler Bolts |
| Spark Arrester Screen |
| Spark Arrester Cover |
| Cover Screws |
Muffler maintenance |
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Carburetor Adjustment
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel
High Altitude Operation
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be
engine damage may result.
NOTE:
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjust- ments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
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