Shindaiwa 89302 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 16

Maintenance (continued)
50 hour maintenance
Remove and replace the fuel filter element.
Before reinstalling the new filter element,
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). If damage, splitting or deterioration is
noted, the unit should be removed from ser- r r
vice until it can be inspected or repaired by a
Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
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.
Engine Cover
Screws
Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove
and clean the muffler.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with
arrester! Operating with a missing or
and could also damage your hearing.
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
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Hooked wire
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. With a 4mm hex wrench remove the
1 muffler cover and 3 engine cover
screws and the engine cover. The muf- f f
fler cover is attached to the engine
cover at the top and front by tabs. To
remove push inward at arrow area
while pulling outward. See insert
image.
3. With a Phillips type screwdriver
remove the 5 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
4. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
Engine Cover
Screws
Gasket
Spark Arrester
Spark Arrester
Screen
5. Remove the 3 muffler bolts and the
muffler.
6. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
7. Gently tap the muffler on a wood sur- r r
face to dislodge any loose carbon.
8. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Screws
Outlet
Cover