Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW-
EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER- FORMANCE 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.
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.
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.
Air Filter
The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid
WARNING!
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.
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
in these areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature wear.
■■Clean any debris or dirt from the sweeper attachment.
and service the air filter as instructed in the
■■Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make sure the attachment is securely fastened.
■■Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except carburetor idle speed adjusting screws) are tight.
10-Hour Maintenance
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumbscrews and lifting.
2.Remove and inspect the
3.Clean the
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.
Unscrew fasteners
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
6.Install the air filter element,
Air filter element
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
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