Shindaiwa F222 - Manual (Page 11)

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WARNING
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and may
cause damage and lead to personal injury.
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.
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, 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 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE
OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
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 connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws) are tight.
Daily Maintenance
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
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10-Hour Maintenance
Every 10 hours of operation (more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element. See
Figure 1. Clean or replace as necessary.
To clean element: wash it thoroughly
in soap and water. Let it dry before
reinstalling the element.
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CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air cleaner
or element is damaged, or if the
element is wet.
Figure 21
Carefully remove any accumulation of
dirt or debris from the muffler or the
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
could cause engine overheating, induce
premature wear, or create a fire hazard.
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Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting
attachment is securely fastened.
Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
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Prior to each work day, perform the following:
Unscrew
Fastener Remove and
clean or replace
the element