Maintenance - Shindaiwa T282 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance

General maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
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 OUT-
COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Non-standard accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
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 cut-
ting attachment.
10-hour maintenance
Perform more frequently in dusty or
dirty conditions.
Remove the air cleaner filter. Clean or
replace as necessary. To clean filter wash
it thoroughly in soap and water. Let it dry
before reinstalling the filter.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or filter is damaged, or if the
filter is wet or water soaked.
WARNING!
Before performing any main-
tenance, repair, or cleaning work on
the unit, make sure the engine and
cutting attachment are completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing 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 connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
or grease.
■
Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter
attachment is securely fastened.
■
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed adjusting
screws) are tight.
Unscrew
Fastener
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!
WARNING!
■
Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modi-
fying its shape. An altered blade
may break during operation, result-
ing in serious personal injury.
■
DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cut-
ting blades on Shindaiwa trimmers
or brushcutters.
■
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.
■
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
overheating, fire, or premature wear.
Remove and clean or
replace the element
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