Shindaiwa 81359 Manual De Usuario

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135-hour Maintenance

Every 135 hours of operation, 

remove and clean the muffler.

WARNING!
Never operate this trimmer 

with a damaged or missing muffler or 

spark arrester! Operating with missing 

or damaged exhaust components is 

a fire hazard, and can also damage 

your hearing!

1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2.  With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 1 

muffler cover and 3 engine cover screws 

and the engine cover. See Figure 30.

3.  With a Phillips type screwdriver remove 

the 5 screws holding the spark arrester 

screen and cover to the muffler. See 

Figure 30.

4.  Remove the screen and clean it with a 

stiff bristle brush.

5.  With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the 3 

muffler bolts and the muffler.  

See Figure 30.

6.  Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any 

carbon buildup.

7.  Gently tap the muffler on a wood surface 

to dislodge any loose carbon.

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult 
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing 
dealer.

8.  Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler 

and engine cover in the reverse order of 

disassembly.