Shindaiwa 62888-94013 User Manual

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General Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-

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

WARNING!
Non-standard accessories, 

cutting attachment, or replacement 
parts may not operate properly with 
your unit and may cause damage 
and lead to personal injury.

10-Hour Maintenance

Remove the air cleaner element from 

the air cleaner housing and clean it 

thoroughly with soap and water. Let it 

dry before reinstalling the element.

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CAUTION! 
Do not operate the unit if the air 
cleaner or element is damaged, or if 
the element is wet.

Remove all dirt and debris from the 

engine, check the cooling fins and 

air cleaner for clogging, and clean as 

necessary.

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Daily Maintenance

  WARNING!
Operating the engine without 

a muffler or with a muffler that is 
damaged or improperly installed 
can increase engine noise suf-

ficiently to cause hearing loss.

Muffler

This unit must never be operated with a 

faulty or missing muffler. Make sure the 

muffler is well secured and in good condi-

tion. A worn or damaged muffler is a fire 

hazard and may also cause hearing loss.

Spark Plug

Keep the spark plug and wire connections 

tight and clean.

WARNING!
   Always wear gloves when 

working around the cutter assembly.

Carefully remove any accumulations of 

dirt or debris from the muffler 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.
Clean any debris or dirt from the 

cutting attachment. Check the bar 

and chain for damage or incorrect 

adjustment.
Check for loose or missing screws or 

components. Make sure the cutter 

attachment is securely fastened.

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IMPOERTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, 

OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL 

DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY BE 

PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTAB-

LISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. HOW-

EVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST 

BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER OR 

SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY 

SHINDAIWA KOGYO, LTD. AND USE 

OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVA-

LENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURA-

BILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY 

IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM AND 

MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE OUT-

COME OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM.

Check the entire unit for leaking fuel 

or grease.
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws 

(except carburetor idle speed adjusting 

screws) are tight.

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