Maintenance - Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance

General Maintenance
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 ECHO, INC. THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE
AND DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND
MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
WARNING!
Before performing any main-
tenance, repair, or cleaning work on the
unit, make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped. Dis-
connect the spark plug wire before per-
forming service or maintenance.
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.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
■
Remove all dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean
as necessary.
■
Clean any debris or dirt from the
cutting attachment.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.
■
Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the cut-
ter attachment is securely fastened.
■
Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Check cooling air intake
area at base of crankcase. Remove
all debris. Dirt build-up in these
areas can lead to engine overheat-
ing, fire, or premature wear.
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IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
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!
Cooling
fins
Remove all dirt and debris from the engine and check the cooling fins
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
■
Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during operation,
resulting in serious personal injury.
■
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.
Cooling
fins
WARNING!
Air
intake