10-Hour Maintenance - Shindaiwa T242X Owner's/Operator's Manual

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10-Hour Maintenance

Every 10 hours of operation
(more frequently in dusty or dirty
conditions).
1. Movel choke lever (A) to
Cold Start Position, to close
choke. This prevents dirt from
entering the carburetor throat
when the air filter is removed.
Brush accumulated dirt from air
filter area.
2. Loosen the air filter cover knob (C)
and remove the air filter cover (D).
Brush dirt from inside cover.
3. Replace air filter (E) if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the
rubber sealing edges are deformed.
4. Lightly brush debris from air filter (E). Soak heavily soiled air filter in
water/detergent solution to loosen dirt, then brush lightly.
5. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse.
6. Install air filter (E) in air filter case (F).
7. Install air filter cover (D) and tighten air filter cover knob (C) securely.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air filter assembly or air filter is
damaged, wet or missing
10/15-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 to 15 hours of operation:
Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise
severe engine damage may occur.
1. Remove spark plug (G) and check for fouling, worn and rounded
center electrode.
2. Clean the spark plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand
blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine.
3. Adjust spark plug gap (H) to 0.6 mm (0.024 inch) by bending outer
electrode (J).
4. Tighten the spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 lbf • in).
CAUTION!
Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the spark
plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine's
internal parts.
T242X Trimmer
A
(B),
NOTE:
B
F
E
0.6 mm
(0.024 inch)
H
D
C
G
J