Shindaiwa H4 TRIMMER T344 - Manual (Page 16)

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Maintenance (continued)
Remove and replace the fuel filter
element.
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Use a hooked wire to extract the
fuel filter from inside the fuel tank.
Inspect the fuel filter element. If
it shows signs of contamination,
replace with a genuine Shindaiwa
replacement fuel filter element.
Fuel filter element
Hooked wire
50 hour maintenance
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel
line with the end of the hooked wire.
The line is delicate and can be dam-
aged easily.
NOTE:
Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United
States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing
model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment
supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part.
Gear Housing
1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.
2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case
to bottom of grease plug hole.
3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube.
Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-fill.
A
50-Hour maintenance
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Before reinstalling the new filter ele-
ment, inspect the condition of all the
fuel system components (fuel pick-
up line, fuel return line, tank vent
line, tank vent, fuel cap and fuel
tank).
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If damage, splitting or deterioration
is noted, the unit should be removed
from service until it can be inspected
or repaired by a Shindaiwa-trained
service technician.