Long term storage – Shindaiwa 68006-94310 User Manual
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Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following
procedures to prepare if for storage:
Clean external parts thoroughly.
Drain all the fuel from the carbure-
tor and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized
with a fuel stabilizer such as StaBil™.
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 passes through.
2. Start the engine and idle until it
stops running.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the en-
gine 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
costs.
Long Term Storage
Remove the spark plug and put a
small amount of 2-cycle mixing oil
(1-2 cm
3
) 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 as
described on page 17, then reas-
semble the element.
Clean the exterior of the unit thor-
oughly.
Store the unit is a clean, dust-free
area.