Shindaiwa PowerBroom PB270 - Manual (Page 14)

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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.
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.
Prior to each work day, perform the
following:
Remove all dirt and debris from the
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engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging, and clean as
necessary.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel
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or grease.
Daily Maintenance
Carefully remove any accumula-
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tions of dirt or debris from the muf-
fler 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.
Clean any debris or dirt from the
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sweeper attachment.
Check for loose or missing screws or
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components. Make sure the cutter
attachment is securely fastened.
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
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(except carburetor idle speed adjust-
ing screws) are tight.
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH-
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL; HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE
CENTER AUTHORIZED BY ECHO, INC.
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.
10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element from
the carburetor and clean it thoroughly
with soap and water or compressed air,
let dry before reinstalling the element.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face
of the filter only!
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
Loosen
Knob
Remove and clean or
replace the element
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 connec-
tions tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws
(except carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.