Maintenance And Care; Cleaning Air Filter - Shindaiwa EC741s Manuel D'utilisation

Maintenance and care

Maintenance and care
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Cleaning air filter

1. Air Cleaner cover
2. Main air filter
3. Filter case
1. Filter case
2. Sub air filter
Replacing fuel filter
1. Fuel filter
4. Grommets
5. Bolts (A)
6. Bolt (B)
3. Choke knob
2. Fuel tank cap
The air filters of this product are designed to be maintenance-
free for a long period of time.
However, in the following cases the main and sub air filters
should be replaced.
If engine output drops markedly
After 1 year or 50 hours of operation
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to clean the main or sub air filters with com-
pressed air.
Air filter replacement procedure
1. Remove the 4 grommets on the air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the 4 bolts securing the air cleaner cover and then
remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the main and sub air filters. The sub air filter can be
removed by pulling out the choke knob and lifting up the filter
case and then pressing on the filter from the under side.
4. Put the filter case back in position.
5. Install new sub and main air filters. Replace both filters at the
same time.
6. Install the air cleaner cover and tighten its 4 bolts. Tighten
the 3 bolts (A) and then the bolt (B).
7. Make sure the grommets are facing the right way when in-
stalling them on the air cleaner cover.
(Check Periodically)
1. Pick up fuel filter through fuel tank opening with a piece of
steel wire or the like.
2. Clogged filter will cause difficulty in starting engine or abnor-
malities in engine performance.
3. Pull the fuel filter out through fuel inlet port with a piece of
steel wire or the like.
4. When the filter is dirty, replace it. Do not attempt to clean the
filter.
5. When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, rinsing the tank out
with petrol can clean it.
Check condition of fuel cap and gasket. Be sure the cap
fits tightly and there is no fuel leak.
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