Maintenance - Shindaiwa HomePro 22C Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance

IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR RE-
PAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES
AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY
ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR IN-
DIVIDUAL; HOWEVER, WARRANTY RE-
PAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEAL-
ER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED
BY SHINDAIWA KOGYO CO., LTD. THE
USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA-
LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURA-
BILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY
HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME
OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance, repair, or cleaning work on
your unit, make sure the engine
and cutting attachment are com-
pletely stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance work.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day , perform the
following:
 Remove any dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging and clean them
as necessary.
 Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler
and fuel tank. Dirt buildup in these
areas can lead to engine overheating,
premature wear, or fire.
 Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
 Check the machine for leaking fuel or
grease.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not oper-
ate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to per-
sonal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with
a faulty or missing spark arrester or
muffler. Make sure the muffler is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and
may also cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
10-hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation...
...more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions.
 Remove the air cleaner element from
the carburetor and clean thoroughly
with soap and water. Let dry, oil
lightly and reassemble the element.
See Figure 28.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the machine if the
air cleaner or element is damaged
or if the element is wet or water
soaked.
Loosen the
screw
Remove and clean
the element
Figure 28
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade's per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks or
other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
 Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during opera-
tion, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury.
 DO NOT use 2-tooth or non-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth
cutting blades on Shindaiwa
trimmers or brushcutters.
 Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and
trimmer/brushcutter models.
Operating any unit with a blade
or attachment not approved for
that unit can be hazardous and
may cause serious injury.
10/15-hour Maintenance
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). For replace-
ment, use an NGK BMR6A spark
plug. See Figure 29.
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug,
clean the area around the plug to
prevent dirt and dust from getting
into the engine's internal parts.
1070
Clean the spark
plug and check
1068
the gap at the
electrode.
Figure 29
0.024 inch
(0.6 mm)
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