General Maintenance; Daily Maintenance; Hour Maintenance; Spark Plug - Shindaiwa AH230 Owner's Manual

General Maintenance

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 accessories,
cutting attachment, or replacement
parts may not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage and
lead to personal injury.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.

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.
Keep cooling
fins clean
passages
 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 overheating, fire, or premature
wear.
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
working around the cutter
assembly.
 Clean any debris or dirt from the cutting
attachment.
 Lubricate the blades before use and
after refueling. Check the cutters for
damage or incorrect adjustment.
 Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutter at-
tachment is securely fastened.
 Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
 Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor idle speed adjusting
screws) are tight.

10-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. 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 .
Keep air
Unscrew
Fastner
clean
Remove and
clean the
element
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