Shindaiwa BP35, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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BP3537

Spark Arrester 

1.  Obtain a spark arrester and gasket 

from an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

2.  Remove the (3) socket-head cap 

screws retaining the muffler cowl and 

remove the cowl. See Figure 39.

3.  Remove the spark arrester outlet 

cap by removing the (2) outlet cap 

screws.

4.  Install the spark arrester gaskets, 

screen and cap. Tighten the (2)  

outlet cap screws securely. 

See Figure 39.

5.  Reinstall the muffler cowl and  

tighten the (3) socket-head cap 

screws securely.

50-Hour Maintenance

Every 50 hours of operation

(more frequently in dusty or dirty  

conditions):



  Remove and clean the cylinder cover 

and clean grass and dirt from the 

cylinder fins.

Old

Grease

New 

Grease

Gear Shaft 

Collar

Fuel 

Filter

MAINTEN

ANCE

Figure 37

Figure 36

1.  Disconnect the flex cable from the 

powerhead. Slide the flexible cable 

out of the flex cable housing.

2.  Wash the cable thoroughly in a 

solvent bath, and then coat the entire 

cable with Shindaiwa Premium 

Gearcase Lubricant. 

3.  Install the cable into the flex cable 

housing, then reconnect the flex cable 

assembly to the powerhead.

NOTE:

For maximum cable life, the flexible cable 

should be reversed “end-for-end” during 

reinstallation.

Cable  

(clean and 

grease)

Shaft Tube

Figure 38



  Remove the cutting attachment, 

holder and the gear shaft collar. 

Remove the filler plug from the side 

of the gearcase and press new grease 

into the gearcase until the old grease 

has been pushed out. Use only lith-

ium-base grease such as Shindaiwa 

Gearcase Lubricant or equivalent.   

See Figure 36.



  Pull apart the fuel filter hose at 

the joint and remove the fuel filter 

to clean or replace as necessary          

See Figure 37. 



  Lubricate the flex cable as follows: 

Muffler

Spark Arrester Screen

Muffler Cowl  

(secured by 3  

socket-head  

cap screws)

Socket-head  

Cap Screws

Figure 39

Gasket 

Outlet Cap 

Screws

Outlet Cap

IMPORTANT!

BP35 brushcutter units do not have 

the spark arrester installed in the muf-

fler. Before placing the brushcutter in 

service, check local, state and federal 

regulations to determine if a spark ar-

rester is required in your area.

Installation

Muffler Maintenance

If the engine becomes hard to start or  

has low power, the spark arrester screen 

should be inspected and cleaned.

 WARNING!

Never operate the unit with a dam-

aged or missing muffler! Operating 

with missing or damaged exhaust 

components is a fire hazard and 

could also damage your hearing.

1.  Remove the (3) socket-head cap 

screws retaining the muffler cowl and 

remove the cowl. See Figure 39.

2.  Remove the spark arrester screen 

by removing the (2) screws to the 

exhaust outlet cap.

3.  Remove the spark arrester screen and 

clean with a stiff bristle brush.

IMPORTANT!

If carbon deposits are severe or if no 

performance improvement is noted, this 

unit should be inspected by an autho-

rized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

4.  Reinstall the spark arrester screen 

and cap.  Tighten the (2) screws 

securely.

5.  Reinstall the muffler cowl and  

tighten the (3) socket-head cap 

screws securely.

BP3535