Shindaiwa 446s Manuel De L'opérateur page 15

40/50 Hour Maintenance
1. Replace the spark plug with an NGK
BPMR7A (or equivalent), gapped to
0.6 mm.
2. Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel
filter from inside the fuel tank, and
then remove and replace the filter
element. Before replacing the filter,
inspect the condition of the fuel line.
If damage or deterioration are noted,
the saw must be removed from
service until it can be inspected by a
Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
Long Term Storage
(over 30 days)
n Thoroughly clean the saw exterior.
Remove all chips and other debris
from the cylinder fins and cooling
passages.
n Drain the fuel tank, and then clear
the carburetor and lines by running
the saw until it stops from lack of
fuel.
n Drain any remaining bar oil from the
oil reservoir.
Fuel Line
Fuel
Filter
CAUTION!
Never store the saw with any fuel
remaining in the tank, fuel lines,
or carburetor! Your Shindaiwa
warranty does not include coverage
for damage caused by "stale" or
contaminated fuels!
n Remove the spark plug, and then
pour 7.4 ml of 2-cycle mixing oil into
the cylinder through the spark plug
Hooked
CAUTION!
Wire
Make sure you do not pierce the
fuel line with the end of the hooked
wire. The line is delicate and can be
damaged easily.
3. Extract the oil filter from inside the
oil tank, and then wash the filter
element in an approved solvent. If
damage or deterioration are noted
on the oil suction line, the saw must
be removed from service until it can
be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained
service technician.
hole. Before reinstalling the spark
plug, slowly pull the recoil starter 2-3
times to distribute the oil over the
cylinder walls.
n Remove, clean, and reinstall the air
filter element as described under
"Daily Maintenance."
n Repair or replace any damaged
components as required, and then
store the unit in a clean, dry, dust-
free area.
n Protect the chain by using a chain
cover.
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