Maintenance (continued)
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with
arrester! Operating with a missing or
and could also damage your hearing.
1.
With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the
4 engine cover screws and the engine
cover.
2.
With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the 3
muffler bolts and the muffler.
3.
With a small flat bladed screwdriver
remove the 2 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
4.
Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
5.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
6.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
Replacing the edger blade
WARNING!
Always wear gloves when
handling the edger blade.
1.
Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase and then
use the hex wrench to temporarily lock
the output shaft.
2.
Use the combination wrench to loosen
the shaft bolt then remove the output
shaft bolt, Holder B and the edger blade
from the gearcase.
3.
Mount the edger blade and holder B
onto the shaft, and then install the bolt
guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter-
clockwise to install).
4.
Align the hole in holder A with the
matching hole in the gearcase, and then
use the hex wrench to temporarily lock
the output shaft.
5.
Use the combination wrench to firmly
tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex
wrench.
Engine Cover
Screws
Holder A
Output Shaft Bolt
Lock the shaft
Replacing the edger blade
Cover Screws
Bolt Guard
Holder B
Engine Cover
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Edger Blade
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