Maintenance - Shindaiwa T242/EVC Owner's/Operator's Manual

General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER
OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED
BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION
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
OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade's
performance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks or
other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
n Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
Figure 26
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, 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 work.
WARNING
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal
injury.
WARNING!
n 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.
n Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
Unscrew
Fastener
Using non-standard replacement
parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
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.
n Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or
by modifying its shape. An
altered blade may break during
operation, resulting in serious
personal injury.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Every 10 hours of operation (more
Remove and
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
clean or replace
the element
n Remove the air cleaner element.
See Figure 6. Clean or replace as
necessary. To clean element: wash it
thoroughly in soap and water. Let it
dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
NOTE:
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