Shindaiwa LE261 - Manual (Page 12)

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Daily Maintenance
 Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging, and clean as neces-
sary.
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
 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, premature
wear, or create a fire hazard.
 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
Remove and clean
or replace the
element
Every 10 hours of operation
(more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions):

Remove the air cleaner element. See
Figure 22. Clean or replace as neces-
sary. To clean element: Wash it thor-
oughly in soap and water. Let dry before
reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Figure 22
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
Remove and clean the spark plug.

Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to
0.024 inch (0.6 mm). If the plug must be
replaced, use only a Champion CJ8Y or
equivalent type of spark plug of the cor-
rect heat range. See Figure 23.
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
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0.024 inch
(0.6 mm)
Figure 23