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To remove the cover, loosen the
thumbscrews and lift.
Air Cleaner
Element
Cover
Pre-Filter
Thumbscrews
Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen-
ing the thumbscrews and lifting. See
Figure 21.
Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one.
1.
2.
IMPORTANT!
The blower uses a special high capac-
ity dry-type air filter element. The filter
should not be cleaned with a liquid cleaner
and must NEVER be oiled!
Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
Inspect the air cleaner element. If
the element is damaged or distorted,
replace it with a new one.
3.
4.
Figure 21
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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 SHINDAIWA
CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER-
FORMANCE 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.
Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
To reduce re hazard, keep
the engine and mufer free of dirt,
debris, and leaves.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may
not operate properly with your unit
and may cause damage and lead to
personal injury.
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Every 10 Hours
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
missing!
Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses
for possible fuel leaks, and repair as
necessary.
Inspect the entire blower for loose,
damaged, or missing components, and
repair as necessary.
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, fire or
premature wear.
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IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, repair or cleaning work
on the unit, make sure the engine is
completely stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire before performing
service or maintenance work.
CAUTION!
The engine is cooled by air drawn
into the air intake cover on the
blower housing. The blower fan then
pushes the cooling air through an
opening in the fan housing, forcing it
past the cylinder cooling ns. Failure
to keep the cooling system and its
passages clear of debris will likely
result in engine overheating, a major
cause of serious engine problems
that can lead to failure.
Prior to each workday, perform the
following:
Remove all dirt and debris from blower
exterior and the engine. Check the
cooling fins and air cleaner for clog-
ging and clean as necessary.
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