Daily Maintenance; Spark Plug; Hour Maintenance - Shindaiwa HT230 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
WARNING!
To reduce re hazard, keep
the engine and muf er
free of debris, leaves, or excessive
grease.
■ Lubricate the cutters with oil before use,
and after refueling.
■ Check the cutters for damage or
improper adjustment, and adjust or
replace as necessary.
■ Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muf er and
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
can lead to engine overheating, re, or
premature wear.
Muf er
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf er.
Make sure the muf er is well secured and
in good condition. A worn or damaged
muf er is a re 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 ght.

10-15 Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation,
(more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element from the
air cleaner housing and clean it thoroughly
with soap and water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Add a few drops of oil and
work it in, then reassemble.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or
if the element is wet.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Clean debris from
tank and muf er
■ Clean any debris or dirt from the hedge
trimmer cutter blades. Lubricate the
blades before use and after refueling.
Check the cutters for damage or
incorrect adjustment.
Every 10 to 15 hours of
operation:
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to
0.6 - 0.7mm. If the plug must be replaced,
use only: NGK BMR6A or an 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.
Air Cleaner
Element
Inspect cooling
ns, and clean as
required
Clean around
spark plug
Inspect/clean air lter
■ Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the cutter
attachment is securely fastened.
■ Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Clean the spark plug and check the
Lubricate
cutters
Check cutters for
damage and correct
adjustment
element
Keep intake
clean
gap at the electrode.
Cover
Clean Debris
0.6 - 0.7mm
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