Maintenance; Skill Levels; Maintenance Intervals - Echo shindaiwa FH235 Operator's Manual

FH235

MAINTENANCE

Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects
away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and
hot surfaces.
Your SHINDAIWA unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled
maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary
tools, you may want to take your unit to an SHINDAIWA Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide
whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the SHINDAIWA Dealer do it, each maintenance task has
been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECSHINDAIWA Dealer for repairs.

Skill Levels

Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.

Maintenance Intervals

COMPONENT/SYSTEM
Air Filter
Choke Shutter
Fuel Filter
Fuel Cap Gasket
Fuel System
Spark Plug
Cooling System
Muffler Spark Arrestor
Cylinder Exhaust Port
Drive Shaft (flex cable
models)
Gear Housing
Blades
Recoil Starter Rope
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
1. Apply lithium-based grease every 25 hours of use.
2. Inspect blade, and clean and sharpen as needed. Lubricate blades periodically during use
3. Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
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MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
Grease
Grease
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
DAILY
REQ'D
OR EVERY
SKILL
BEFORE REFUEL
LEVEL
USE
1 I / C *
1 I / C
1
1
1 I (3) *
1
2 I / C
2
2
2
2
1 I / C (2)
1 I / C *
1 I *
MAINTENANCE
3
YEARLY
MONTHS
R *
I * I / R *
I *
I (3) *
I / C / R *
I / C / R *
I / C
I (1)
I (1)
R *
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