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Maintenance
(continued)
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
Clean external parts thoroughly.
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Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
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and the fuel tank.
Long Term Storage
Remove remaining fuel from the fuel
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lines and carburetor with the fuel
drained from the fuel tank. To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no more
1.
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it stops
2.
running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
3.
will no longer start.
Remove the spark plug and pour
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about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mixing oil
into the cylinder through the spark plug
hole. Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the interior
of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
Before storing the unit, repair or
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replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element from
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the carburetor and clean it thoroughly
with soap and water, let dry and reas-
semble the element.
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
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Engine Cover
Screws
Engine Cover
Muffler
Muffler Gasket
Muffler Bolts
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Cover Screws
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, con-
sult with an authorized Shindaiwa servic-
ing dealer.
Muffler Maintenance
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with
a damage or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing or
damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard
and could also damage your hearing.
With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the
1.
4 engine cover screws and the engine
cover.
With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the
2.
3 muffler bolts and the muffler.
With a small flat bladed screwdriver
3.
remove the 2 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
Remove the screen and clean it with a
4.
stiff bristle brush.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
5.
any carbon buildup.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muf-
6.
fler and engine cover in the reverse
order of disassembly.
