Shindaiwa GP344 manual Maintenance continued, HourMaintenance, more frequently in dusty conditions

Maintenance (continued)

10-Hour Maintenance

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1.Remove the air filter cover by loos- ening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 13A.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B.

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.

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face

of the filter only!

Loosen

thumbscrews

Figure 13A

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

Pre-filter

Filter

Element

Figure 13B

CAUTION!

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

10/15-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:

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.

■■Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 inch). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. See Figure 14.

NOTE:

The NGK CMR5H also meets the requirements for electro magnetic compliance (EMC).

0.6 mm	Clean the spark plug
	and check the gap at
(0.024 inch)
	the electrode.
Figure 14

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