Shindaiwa GP3410 - Manual (Page 13)

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IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with
a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™, if
Shindaiwa oil with fuel stabilizer is
not used.
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:
Clean external parts thoroughly.
Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
Remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor. To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
Repeat steps and until the engine
will no longer start.
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CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting and could also lead
to increased service and mainte-
nance cost.
Spark Arrester Maintenance
Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance
can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in
the spark arrester screen. For maximum per-
formance, the spark arrester screen should be
periodically cleaned as follows.
Remove engine cover to expose muf-
fler. Remove the spark arrester from
the muffler. The arrester is press-fit in
place; there are three screws to remove.
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Muffler
Spark Arrester
Screen
Figure 19
Spark Arrester
Screen Cover
Use a plastic scraper or wire brush
to remove carbon deposits from
the arrester screen and wipe clean
exhaust base.
Inspect the screen carefully, and
replace any screen that has been per-
forated, distorted, or is otherwise
unserviceable.
Press the spark arrester into the
exhaust base.
If carbon accumulation in the muffler
or cylinder are severe, or if you do not
notice an improvement in performance
after servicing, have the unit inspected by
an authorized servicing Shindaiwa dealer.
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WARNING!
Never operate this unit with
a damaged or missing muffler or
spark arrester! Operating with miss-
ing or damaged exhaust components
is a fire hazard, and can also dam-
age your hearing!
Remove the spark plug and pour about
/4 ounce 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.
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.
Remove the drain plug and drain all water
from the pump housing. See Figure 0.
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
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Figure 20
Drain plug
Maintenance (continued)