Maintenance
General maintenancel
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON- TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDI- VIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CEN- TER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVE- NESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
NOTE:
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Daily maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
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 perform- ing service or maintenance.
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.
WARNING!
Air Filter
The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid
■■Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean as necessary.
■■Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when working around the cutter assembly.
■■Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting attachment.
■■Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the cut- ter attachment is securely fastened.
Cooling |
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Cooling |
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Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins |
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■■Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or grease.
■■Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor idle speed adjusting screws) are tight.
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