Shindaiwa T230 - Manual (Page 16)

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General Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
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
work.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR
OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT 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 EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS
MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY
HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A
WARRANTY CLAIM.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured
and in good condition. 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.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade’s per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks or
other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
 Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modify­
ing its shape. An altered blade may
break during operation, resulting in
serious personal injury.
 DO NOT use 2­tooth or NON­
Shindaiwa approved
4­tooth cutting blades on Shindaiwa
trimmers or brushcutters.
 Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and trim­
mer/brushcutter models. Operating
any unit with a blade or attachment
not approved for that unit can be
hazardous and may cause serious
injury.
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
Non­standard 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.
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 neces-
sary.
 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.
 Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting at-
tachment is securely fastened.
 Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
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10-Hour Maintenance
Loosen Knob
Remove and clean or
replace the element
Every 10 hours of operation (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):

Remove the air cleaner element from
the carburetor and clean it thoroughly
with soap and water or compressed air,
let dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the machine if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
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