Long term storage – Shindaiwa X7502863700 User Manual

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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.

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Drain all the fuel from the carbure-

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tor and the fuel tank.
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 1 and 2 until the

engine will no longer start.

Long Term Storage

Remove the spark plug and pour

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about 7 ml (4 oz.) of 2-cycle mix-

ing 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

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replace any worn or damaged

parts.
Remove the air cleaner element

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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

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area.

IMPORTANT!

All stored fuels should be stabilized

with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL.

CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor

for extended periods can cause

hard starting, and could also lead to

increased service and maintenance

costs.

NOTE

Damage caused by stale or con-

taminated fuel is not covered by the

Shindaiwa warranty policy.