Shindaiwa GP344 - Manual (Page 11)

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10-hour Maintenance
Loosen
thumbscrews
Figure 13A
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the air filter cover by loos- 1.
ening the two thumbscrews. See
Figure 13A.
Remove and inspect the pre-filter.
2.
If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new
one. See Figure 13B.
Clean the pre-filter with soap and
3.
water. Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air filter element. If the
4.
element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
5.
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to
blow debris out and away from the air
filter element.
Filter
Element
Pre-filter
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air filter
assembly is damaged or missing! IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
Figure 13B
Install the filter element, pre-filter 6.
and cover in the reverse order of
removal.
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug,
clean the area around the plug to
prevent dirt and debris from getting
into the engine’s internal parts.
Clean the spark plug
and check the gap at
the electrode.
10/15-hour Maintenance
0.6 mm
(0.024 inch)
Figure 14
NOTE:
The NGK CMR5H also meets the
requirements for electro magnetic
compliance (EMC).
Remove and clean the spark plug.
■
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap
to 0.6 mm (0.024 inch). If the spark
plug must be replaced, use only an
NGK CMR5H or equivalent resistor
type spark plug of the correct heat
range. See Figure 14.
Maintenance (continued)