Shindaiwa X7502862800 - Manual (Page 18)

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Long Term Storage
• Remove the spark plug and pour 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.
• Before storing the unit, repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.
• Remove the air cleaner element from 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.
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.
• Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel
stabilizer is added.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard starting and could also lead to increased service
and maintenance cost.
• Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor.