Shindaiwa 81650 - Manual (Page 8)

8
Maintenance and Adjustments
IMPORTANT!
Maintenance, replacement or repair of
emission control devices and systems
may be performed by any repair estab-
lishment 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 effective-
ness of the emission control system and
may have a bearing on the outcome of a
warranty claim.
WARNING!
Accidental start-ups can cause severe
injury! Before performing any main-
tenance on this equipment, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug!
1. Remove all grass clippings and dirt from
the hedge trimmer.
n Remove any compacted debris from
around the fuel tank and/or muffler.
n Inspect the engine cooling fins for
clogging, and clean as necessary.
n Clean under the cylinder cover and
around the spark plug.
n Inspect the air filter element for clog-
ging, clean as necessary.
Clean debris from
tank and muffler
Inspect cooling
fins, and clean as
required
Clean around
spark plug
Inspect/clean
air filter
element
Check cutters and
guide bar for damage
and that bolts
are tight
Lubricate
cutters
WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and muffler free of debris, leaves, or
excessive grease.
Keep cooling
fins clean
Keep cooling air
intake passages
clean
(Fuel tank removed
for clarity)
Daily Maintenance/Inspection
Figure 12
. Check for loose, damaged, or missing
components, and repair as necessary.
3. Lubricate the cutters with oil before use,
and after refueling.
4. Check the cutters for damage and make
sure all bolts are tight.
Inspect front and rear handles for
damaged or loose attachments
Figure 13
If the unit does not return to idle speed or
doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever
free play may need to be adjusted as follows:
1. Measure free play at the end of the
throttle lever. Throttle lever free play
should be approximately 0.-0.75"
(5-7 mm). See Figure 14.
. If adjustment is necessary, remove the
air cleaner cover. Loosen the cable ad-
juster lock nut and turn the cable adjust-
ment fitting in or out until throttle lever
free play is approximately 0.-0.75" (5-7
mm).
3. Replace the air cleaner cover, and tight-
en the cover retaining screw securely.
Assembly and Adjustments
Throttle Cable Free Play
0.2-0.275"
(5-7mm)
0.2-0.275"
(5-7mm)
Throttle
Cable
Adjuster
Throttle
Cable
Adjuster
Lock Nut
Throttle
Cable
Figure 15 Throttle Lever
Free Play
Figure 14