Shindaiwa TRIMMER T242X - Manual (Page 19)

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135-hour Maintenance
Every 135 hours of operation,
remove and clean the muffler.
WARNING!
Never operate this trimmer
with a damaged or missing muffler
or spark arrester! Operating with
missing or damaged exhaust
components is a fire hazard, and
can also damage your hearing!
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. Remove the muffler cover and the
engine cover.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen
and cover.
4. Clean screen with a stiff bristle
brush.
5. Remove the muffler.
6. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
7. Gently tap the muffler on a wood
surface to dislodge any loose
carbon.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order of
disassembly.
Engine Cover
Screws
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Muffler
Cover
Engine
Cover
Muffler
Cover Screw
Maintenance (continued)
Spark Arrester
Screen
Muffler
Gasket
Muffler
Spark Arrester
Cover
Gasket
Screws
Muffler
Screws
Outlet