Maintenance - Shindaiwa 270 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Maintenance

IMPORTANT!
M A I N T E N A N C E , R E P L A C E M E N T
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-
LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOW-
EVER, 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 EMIS-
SION CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY
HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME
OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair, or cleaning work on your unit,
make sure the engine and cutting
attachment are completely stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing service or maintenance
work.
Daily Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
n Remove any dirt and debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and air
cleaner for clogging, and clean them
as necessary.
10-hour Maintenance
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Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
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 muf-
fler. 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 Carefully remove any accumulations of
dirt or debris from the muffler and fuel
tank. Dirt build-up in these areas can
lead to engine overheating, premature
wear, or fire.
Ever y 10-Hours of operation (more
Remove and clean the
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
element
n Remove the air cleaner element and
clean it thoroughly with soap and water.
Rinse and squeeze out excess water
and reassemble the element to the
carburetor.
WARNING!
NOTE:
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade's per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks or
other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
n Never repair a damaged blade by
welding, straightening, or by modify-
ing its shape. An altered blade may
break during operation, resulting in
serious personal injury.
n DO NOT use 2-tooth or non-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cutting
blades on Shindaiwa trimmers or
brushcutters.
n Blades are not interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and trim-
mer/brushcutter models. Operating
any unit with a blade or attachment not
approved for that unit can be hazard-
ous and may cause serious injury.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
n Check the unit for leaking fuel or grease.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner
or element is damaged, or if the ele-
ment is wet.
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