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Daily maintenance, Maintenance, General maintenance – Shindaiwa P231 User Manual

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General Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-

nance, repair, or cleaning work on the
unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing service or maintenance.

WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,

cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage
and lead to personal injury.

10-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation (more

frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

Remove the air cleaner element from

the air cleaner housing and clean it

thoroughly with soap and water. Let it

dry before reinstalling the element.

CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.

Loosen Knob

Remove and clean the

element.

Prior to each work day, perform the

following:

Remove all dirt and debris from the

engine, check the cooling fins and

air cleaner for clogging, and clean as

necessary.

Daily Maintenance

WARNING!
Operating the engine without

a muffler or with a muffler that is
damaged or improperly installed
can increase engine noise suf-

ficiently to cause hearing loss.

Keep cooling

fins clean.

Keep air

passages

clean.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a

faulty or missing muffler. Make sure the

muffler is well secured and in good condi-

tion. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire

hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections

tight and clean.

WARNING!
Always wear gloves when

working around the cutter assembly.

Carefully remove any accumulations of

dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel

tank. Check cooling air intake area at

base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt

build-up in these areas can lead to engine

overheating, fire, or premature wear.
Clean any debris or dirt from the

cutting attachment. Check the bar

and chain for damage or incorrect

adjustment.
Check for loose or missing screws or

components. Make sure the cutter

attachment is securely fastened.

IMPOERTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,

OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL

DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE

PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-

LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOW-

EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST

BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR

SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY

SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND USE

OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA-

LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURA-

BILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY

IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND

MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT-

COME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.

Check the entire unit for leaking fuel

or grease.
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws

(except carburetor idle speed adjusting

screws) are tight.


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