To remove the cover, loosen the
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER-DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER
FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH
MENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER,
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER
WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-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
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER-THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER
FORMANCE AND DURABILITY TO
AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY IMPAIR THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM AND MAY HAVE
A BEARING ON THE OUTCOME OF A
To reduce re hazard, keep
the engine and mufer free of dirt,
Non-standard parts may not
operate properly with your unit and
may cause damage and lead to per
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or
Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses
for possible fuel leaks, and repair as
Inspect the entire blower for loose,
damaged, or missing components, and
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
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
Before performing any main
tenance, repair or cleaning work on
the unit, make sure the engine is com
pletely stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire before performing service or
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 cyl
inder cooling ns. Failure to keep the
cooling system and its passages clear
of debris will likely result in engine
overheating, a major cause of seri
ous engine problems that can lead to
Prior to each workday, perform the
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.
Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen
ing the thumbscrews and lifting. See
Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one.
The blower uses a special high capacity
dry-type air filter element. The filter should
not be cleaned with a liquid cleaner and
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.
