Spark Plug; Cooling System - Shindaiwa EB212 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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spark plug

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Level 2.
Level 2.
Parts Required: Spark Plug
3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge
Tools required:
IMPORTANT
Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada)
IMPORTANT
otherwise severe engine damage may occur.
Use only BPMR-8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage
may occur.
1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded
center electrode.
1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center
electrode.
2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to
clean. Remaining sand will damage engine.
2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. Remaining sand will damage engine.
4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf).
3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.
4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kg/cm (130-150 in. lb.).

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Level 2.
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Parts Required: None, if you are careful.
Level 2.
25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush, 3 mm Hex
Tools required:
IMPORTANT
Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver
To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must
pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries
Parts Required: None, if you are careful.
combustion heat away from the engine.
Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
IMPORTANT
• Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the
To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must
cylinder.
pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries
• Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up
combustion heat away from the engine.
insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving.
Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is
• Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the
considered "Normal Maintenance". Any failure attributed to lack of
cylinder.
maintenance is not warranted.
• Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up
insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving.
Cleaning Grill
Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is
considered "Normal Maintenance". Any failure attributed to lack of
1. Brush accumulated debris from crankcase intake grill above the
fuel tank.
maintenance is not warranted.
Cleaning Grill
1. Brush accumulated debris from crankcase intake grill above the fuel tank.
0.65 mm
0.65 mm
(0.026 in.)
(0.026 in.)
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