Maintenance; Daily Maintenance - Shindaiwa C3410 Manual De Propietario Y Operador

General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR RE-
PAIR 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 AUTHO-
RIZED 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 OUT-
COME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade condi-
tion frequently. If a blade's performance
changes suddenly, stop the engine and
check the blade for cracks or other damage.
Replace a damaged blade IMMEDIATELY!

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each work day, perform the following:
n Remove dirt or debris from the engine,
check the cooling fins and air cleaner for
clogging and clean them as necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening
the two thumbscrews. See Figure 8A.
. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one. See Figure 8B.
3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air cleaner element. If the el-
ement is damaged or distorted, replace
it with a new one.
5. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow
debris out and away from the air filter
element.
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WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, re-
pair 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.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
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 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.
Unscrew
Fasteners
Figure 28A
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
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 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.
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 hazardous
and may cause serious injury.
n Check for loose or missing screws or
components. Make sure the cutting at-
tachment is securely fastened.
n Check the entire unit for leaking fuel or
grease.
Filter
Element
Figure 28B
CAUTION!
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner
assembly is damaged or missing!
Pre-Filter