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Adjusting engine idle, Long term storage – Shindaiwa PowerBroom X7502891200 User Manual

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adjusting Engine idle

The engine must return to idle speed

whenever the throttle trigger is

released. Idle speed is adjustable,

and must be set low enough to per-

mit the engine clutch to disengage the

attachment.

Idle Speed Adjustment

Place the unit on the ground, then

1.

start the engine, and then allow it to

idle 2-3 minutes until warm.
If the attachment rotates when the

2.

engine is at idle, reduce the idle

speed by turning the idle adjusting

screw counter-clockwise.
If a tachometer is available, adjust

3.

idle. Check Specifications page for

correct idle speed.
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments

4.

are preset at factory and cannot be

serviced in the field.

WARNING!
The attachment must

NEVER rotate at engine idle! If

the idle speed cannot be adjusted

by the procedure described here,

return the unit to your Shindaiwa

dealer for inspection.

Idle Adjusting

Screw

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Long Term Storage

Whenever the unit will not be used for

30 days or longer, use the following

procedures to prepare it for storage:

Clean external parts thoroughly

and apply a light coating of oil to all

metal surfaces.
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor

and 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

2.

stops running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the

3.

engine will no longer start.

Remove the spark plug and pour

about 1/4 oz. of engine 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.
Before storing the unit, repair or

replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element

from the carburetor and clean it thor-

oughly with soap and water. Let dry

and reassemble the element.
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.

iMPORTanT!

All stored fuels should be stabi-

lized with a fuel stabilizer such as

STA-BIL™.

nOTE:

Damage resulting from stale or con-

taminated fuel is not covered by the

Shindaiwa warranty policy.