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Maintenance (continued) – Shindaiwa TRIMMER T242X User Manual

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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