Shindaiwa LE242 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 13

Maintenance (continued)
10-Hour Maintenance
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Close choke (cold start position).
This prevents dirt from entering the
carburetor throat when the air filter
is removed. Brush accumulated dirt
from air cleaner area.
2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt
from inside cover.
3. Replace filter if it is damaged, very
dirty, or the rubber sealing edges
are deformed.
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Lightly brush debris from filter.
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Soak heavily soiled filters in water/
detergent solution to loosen dirt,
then brush lightly.
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Rinse with clean water and allow to
dry completely before reuse.
4. Install air filter in air filter case.
5. Install air filter cover.
90-Hour Maintenance
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Remove and clean or replace the
spark plug.
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Clean the spark plug. Adjust elec-
trode gap according to the values
listed in the "Specifications" section.
If the spark plug must be replaced,
use only the type recommended in
"Specifications" or equivalent spark
plug of the correct heat range.
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.
Unscrew
Fasteners
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
0.6 mm
(0.024 in)
Clean the spark plug
and check the gap at
the electrode.
Air Filter
Element
spark plu
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