Maintenance; Skill Levels; Maintenance Intervals - Shindaiwa EB212 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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aIntenance
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS
MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, WARRANTY
REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABIL-
ITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYS-
TEM AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM
skIll level
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
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) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
* All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.

MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
REQ'D
DAILY OR EVERY
SKILL
BEFORE USE REFUEL
LEVEL
1 I / C *
1 I / C
1
1
1 I (1) * I (1) *
1
2 I / C
2
2
1 I / C *
1 I *
3 MONTHS
YEARLY
OR 90
600 HOURS
HOURS
R *
I * I / R *
I *
I / C / R *
I / C / R *
I / C