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Engine
Cover
Screws
Engine Cover
Mufer
Mufer Gasket
Mufer Bolts
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Cover Screws
With a 3 mm hex wrench remove 1.
the 4 engine cover screws and the
engine cover.
With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove 2.
the 3 mufer bolts and the mufer.
With a small at bladed screwdriver 3.
remove the 2 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to
the mufer.
Remove the screen and clean it 4.
with a stiff bristle brush.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for 5.
any carbon buildup.
Reassemble the spark arrester, 6.
mufer and engine cover in the
reverse order of disassembly.
If the engine becomes sluggish and
low on power, check and clean the
spark arrester screen.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damaged or missing mufer or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a re
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
Mufer maintenance
Maintenance (continued)
Carburetor Adjustment
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be
made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can
be adjusted as required.
High Altitude Operation
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100
feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL
the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer.
NOTE:
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in
compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjust-
ments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an
authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet
ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operat-
ing the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe
engine damage may result.
Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance