Shindaiwa 63888-94010 - Manual (Page 10)

Lower
Tube
Handle
Grip
Ignition
Switch
Coupler
Bar and
Chain
Upper
Tube
Throttle Trigger
Product Description
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as
viewed by the operator during normal
operation.
Prior To Assembly
Using Figure 4 as a guide, familiar-
ize yourself with the Shindaiwa P231
pole pruner and its various compo-
nents. Understanding your unit helps
ensure top performance, longer
service life, and safer operation.
Before assembling, make sure you
have all the components required for a
complete unit:
■ Powerhead assembly
■ Lower tube assembly
■ Upper tube/saw assembly, chain
and guide bar
■ Kit with this manual and tool kit for
routine maintenance.
■ Scabbard.
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
P231_3
Fuel Tank
Air Filter
Assembly
Recoil
Starter
Top Engine
Cover Screw
Powerhead Assembly
Spark
Plug
P231_5
Gearcase
Bar Oil Reservoir
Cutting Head
Assembly
Guide Bar
and Chain
Oil Filler
Cap
10
Figure 4
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to your
pruner or its components.
DESCRIPTION
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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 fuel tank.
To remove the remaining fuel from
the fuel lines and carburetor and with
the fuel drained from the fuel tank.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no
more fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
engine will no longer start.
■ 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 reassemble the
element.
■ Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor
for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead
to increased service and mainte-
nance costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized
with a fuel stabilizer such as
STA-BIL™ , if oil with fuel
stabilizer is not used.
MAINTENANCE