Shindaiwa 81704 - Manual (Page 14)

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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.
General Maintenance
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.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
n Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
n Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting at-
tachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade condition
frequently. If a blade’s performance changes
suddenly, stop the engine and check the
blade for cracks or other damage. Replace a
damaged blade IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
n 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.
n
Blades are not interchangeable be-
tween Shindaiwa edgers and trimmer/
brushcutter models. Operating any
unit with a blade or attachment not
approved for that unit can be hazard-
ous and may cause serious injury.
10-Hour Maintenance
Unscrew
Fasteners
Figure 28A
(more frequently in dusty
conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening
the two thumbscrews. See Figure 28A.
2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one. See Figure 28B.
3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air filter element. If the ele-
ment is damaged or distorted, replace it
with a new one.
5. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow
debris out and away from the air filter
element.
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner
assembly is damaged or missing!
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
Figure 28B
Air-Filter
Element
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, re-
pair 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.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
Pre-Filter