Shindaiwa AHS243S-LW Operator's Manual page 26

Maintenance and care
10-Hour Maintenance
1. Unscrew fasteners
10/15-Hour Maintenance
a: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
15/25-Hour Maintenance
1. Gearcase grease fittings
2. Air filter element
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the cover
screw(s) and lifting.
2. Remove the air filter element.
3. Clean or replace as necessary.
Wash clement thoroughly in soap and water.
Let element dry before reinstalling the element.
4. Replace air cleaner cover.
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is
damaged or missing.
Remove and clean or replace the spark plug
Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.
Inspect electrode for wear.
Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N•m - 17 N•m (150
kgf•cm to 170 kgf•cm).
Gearcase lubrication
1. Clean dirt from grease fitting.
2. Lubricate the cutter assembly gearbox by pumping one or
two strokes of urea-base grease into the grease fitting using
a lever-type grease gun.
Over lubricating can cause the gearcase to operate
sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.
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