Shindaiwa M254 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 13

Maintenance (continued)
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
cutting attachment.
■
Check the entire unit for leaking
fuel or grease.
■
Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the cut-
ter attachment is securely fastened.
■
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed
adjusting screws) are tight.
■
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 over-
heating, fire, or premature wear.
10 hour maintenance
(more frequently in dusty
conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by
loosening the two thumbscrews.
2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If
the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam-
aged, replace it with a new one.
3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and
water. Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air cleaner element. If
the element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
5. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to
blow debris out and away from the air
cleaner element.
6. Install the air cleaner element, pre-
filter and cover in the reverse order of
removal.
Cooling fins
Remove all dirt and debris from the engine, check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging, and clean as necessary
Loosen
thumbscrews
iMPORTanT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
Cooling fins
Air filter
element
CaUTiOn!
Never operate the unit if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
Air
intake
Pre-filter
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