Maintenance; Daily Maintenance; 10- Hour Maintenance - Shindaiwa M243S Manuel D'utilisation

Maintenance

Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on your unit, make sure the engine and attachment are
completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance work.

Daily Maintenance

1. Cylinder fins

10- Hour Maintenance

1. Unscrew fastener
10/15 Hour Maintenance
a: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
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2. Air intake
2. Air filter element
Maintenance
Prior to each work day, perform the following:
Remove the dirt and debris from the engine, check the cool-
ing fins and air cleaner for clogging, and clean them as nec-
essary.
Carefully remove any accumulations of dirt or debris from
the silencer and fuel tank. Check cooling air intake area at
base of crankcase. Remove all debris. Dirt build-up in these
areas can lead to engine overheating, fire, or premature
wear.
Check for loose or missing screws or components. Make
sure the attachment is securely fastened.
Check the machine for leaking fuel or grease.
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the unscrew fas-
tener and lifting.
Remove the air cleaner element.
Clean or replace as necessary.
Wash clement thoroughly in soap and water.
Let element dry before reinstalling the element.
Replace air cleaner cover.
Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is
damaged or missing.
Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.
Inspect electrode for wear.
Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N·m - 17 N·m (150
kgf·cm to 170 kgf·cm).
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