Shindaiwa 68907-94311 - Manual (Page 10)

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Unscrew
Fasteners
Figure 13A Figure 13B
Filter
Element
Pre-Filter
IMPORTANT!
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any repair estab-
lishment or individual, However, warranty
repairs must be performed by a dealer or
service center authorized by Shindaiwa
Corporation. The use of parts that are not
equiv-alent in performance and durability
to authorized parts may impair the ef-
fectiveness of the emission control system
and may have a bearing on the outcome
of a warranty claim.
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and muffler free of dirt, debris, and
leaves.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
NOTE:
Using.non-standard.replacement.parts.could.
invalidate.your.Shindaiwa.warranty.
Every 10 Hours
(more frequently in dusty
conditions)
1...Remove.the.air.cleaner.cover.by.loosen-
ing.the.thumb.screw.and.lifting.up..See.
Figure.13A.
.. 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.cleaner.element..If.the.
element.is.damaged.or.distorted,.replace.
it.with.a.new.one..See.Figure.13B.
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..
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
6...Install.the.filter.element,.pre-filter.and.
cover.in.the.reverse.order.of.removal.
Prior to each workday, perform
the following:
n Remove.all.dirt.and.debris.from.blower.
exterior.and.the.engine..Check.the.cool-
ing.fins.and.air.cleaner.for.clogging.and.
clean.as.necessary.
n Inspect.the.engine,.tank,.and.hoses.for.
possible.fuel.leaks,.and.repair.as.neces-
sary.
n Inspect.the.entire.blower.for.loose,.dam-
aged,.or.missing.components,.and.repair.
as.necessary.
n . Carefully.remove.any.accumulations.
of.dirt.or.debris.from.the.muffler.and.
fuel.tank..Dirt.build-up.in.these.areas.
can.lead.to.engine.overheating,.fire.or.
premature.wear.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair or cleaning work on the unit,
make sure the engine is completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or
maintenance work.
CAUTION!
The engine is cooled by air drawn into
the air intake cover on the blower
housing. The blower fan then pushes
the cooling air through an opening
in the fan housing, forcing it past the
cylinder cooling fins. Failure to keep
the cooling system and its passages
clear of debris will likely result in engine
overheating, a major cause of seri-
ous engine problems that can lead to
failure.