10 Hour Maintenance
Remove the air cleaner element from the carburetor and clean it thorough- ly with soap and water. Squeeze out excess, let dry and reassemble the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the machine if the air cleaner or element is damaged, or if the element is
CLEANER ELEMENT
CLEANER
COVER
LOOSEN SCREW TO REMOVE
10/15 Hour Maintenance
Remove and clean the spark plug. Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 - 0.7mm. If the plug must be replaced, use only NGK BMR6A.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and dust from getting into the engine’s internal parts.
50 Hour Maintenance
Cleaning
Remove and clean the cylinder cover and clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins.
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Remove the cutting attachment and the gear shaft collar, and press new grease into the gear case until the old grease has been pushed out. Use only lithium base grease (such as Shin- daiwa Gear Case Lubricant).
New Grease
Gear Shaft Collar
Old Grease
Fuel Filter Maintenance
Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter from inside the fuel tank. Remove and replace the filter ele- ment. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damage or deterioration are noted, the unit should be removed from service until you can con- sult with an authorized servicing dealer.
Muffler Maintenance
(350 only)
Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the
muffler’s spark arrester screen.
In such cases, performance can usually be restored by removing the spark arrester screen and giv- ing it a thorough cleaning with a stiff bristle brush.
If carbon deposits are severe or if no performance improvement is noted, your unit should be re- turned to your Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
Muffler
12
-6 50 Hour Maintenance
-6Spark
Arrester
WARNING!
Never operate this unit with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard and may also damage your hearing.
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line with the end of the hooked wire. The line is delicate and can be dam- aged easily.
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