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Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for 30
days or longer, use the following proce-
dures to prepare it for storage:
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Clean external parts thoroughly and
apply a light coating of oil to all metal
surfaces.
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Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™, if
oil with fuel stabilizer is not used.
Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel
lines and carburetor. With the fuel drained
from the fuel tank:
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel
is passing through.
. Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and until the engine will
no longer start.
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Remove the spark plug and pour about
7.4 ml of -cycle mixing oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter or 3 times
so oil will evenly coat the interior of the
engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
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Before storing the unit, repair or replace
any worn or damaged parts.
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Remove the air cleaner element from the
carburetor and clean it thoroughly with
soap and water. Let dry and reassemble
the element.
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Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damaged or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing
or damaged spark arrester is a fire
hazard and could also damage your
hearing.
1. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
3 engine cover screws and the engine
cover. See Figure 6.
. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
3 muffler bolts and the muffler.
See Figure 6.
3. With a small flat bladed screwdriver
remove the screws holding the spark
arrester screen and cover to the muffler.
See Figure 6.
4. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any
carbon buildup.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.
6. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order of
disassembly.
Figure 26
Muffler
Bolts
Spark Arrester
Screen
Cover
Cover
Screws
Muffler
Gasket
Engine Cover
Screws
Muffler
Spark Arrester
Cover
