Shindaiwa M242 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 12

Maintenance (continued)
10-Hour Maintenance
Figure 13
10/15-Hour Maintenance
0.6 mm
(0.024 inch)
Figure 14
12
Unscrew
Fastener
Clean the
spark plug and
check the gap
at the electrode.
spark plug gap--all models
Every 10 hours of operation (more
Remove and
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
clean or replace
the element ■
Remove the air cleaner element.
See Figure 13. Clean or replace as
necessary. To clean element: wash it
thoroughly in soap and water. Let it
dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Ever y 10 to 15 hours of operation:
■
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap
0.6 mm to (0.024 inch). If the spark
plug must be replaced, use only an
BPMR8Y or equivalent resistor type
spark plug of the correct heat range.
See Figure 14.
BPMR8Y
The
ments for electro magnetic compliance
(EMC).
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug,
clean the area around the plug to
prevent dirt and debris from getting
into the engine's internal parts.
NOTE:
also meets the require-