Assembly And Adjustments - Shindaiwa DH235 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly and Adjustments

Throttle Cable Free Play
If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle lever
free play may need to be adjusted as follows:
1. Measure free play at the end of the throttle lever. Throttle lever free play should
be approximately. See Figure 12.
2. If adjustment is necessary, remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the
cleaner cover knob.
3. Turn the cable locknut fitting in or out until throttle lever free play is approxi-
mately.
4. Replace the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover retaining screws securely.
10-Hour Maintenance
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Close choke.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the cleaner cover knob.
See Figure 14.
2. Inspect the air cleaner element. If the element is damaged or distorted, replace
it with a new one.
3. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter
element.
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!
4. Install the filter element and cover in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
12
IMPORTANT!
Throttle Lever
Free Play
Figure 12
Cable
Locknut
Figure 13
Air cleaner cover
Air cleaner cover
Air cleaner element
knob
Figure 14