Shindaiwa EB802 - Manual (Page 14)

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6. Install the fi lter element, pre-fi lter
and cover in the reverse order of
removal.
To remove the cover, loosen the
thumbscrews and lift.
Air Cleaner
Element
Cover
Figure 18
Pre-Filter
Thumbscrews
Every 10 Hours
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the fi lter only!
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by
loosening the thumbscrews and lift-
ing. See Figure 18.
2. Remove and inspect the pre-fi lter.
If the pre-fi lter is torn or otherwise
damaged, replace it with a new one.
3. Clean the pre-fi lter with soap and
water. Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air cleaner element. If
the element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
5. Tap fi lter 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
fi lter element.
IMPORTANT!
The blower uses a special high capac-
ity dry-type air fi lter element. The fi lter
should not be cleaned with a liquid
cleaner and must NEVER be oiled!
Counter-clockwise
to remove.
Clean the spark
plug and check
the gap at the
electrode.
0.6 mm
(0.024 in.)
Figure 19
Every 10/15 Hours
CAUTION!
Never allow dirt or debris to enter
the cylinder bore! Before removing
the spark plug, thoroughly clean the
spark plug and cylinder head area!
Allow the engine to cool before
servicing the spark plug! Cylinder
threads can be damaged by tighten-
ing or loosening the spark plug while
the engine is hot!
1. Use the spark plug wrench to
remove the spark plug.
2. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap
to 0.6mm (0.024 in.).
3. Install the spark plug fi nger-tight in
the cylinder head, then tighten it
fi rmly with the spark plug wrench.
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Replace the spark plug annually:
Use only NGK BPMR8Y or equiva-
lent resistor type spark plug of the
correct heat range. Set spark plug
electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
.
NOTE:
The NGK BPMR8Y also meets the require-
ments for electro-magnetic compliance
(EMC).
Maintenance (continued)