Shindaiwa AHS2510/EVC - Manual (Page 17)

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Maintenance (continued)
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.
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Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
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and the fuel tank.
To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no more 1.
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it 2.
stops running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine 3.
will no longer start.
Long Term Storage
Remove the spark plug and pour about
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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
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replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element from
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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.
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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 start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
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NOTE
Damage caused by stale or contaminated
fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa war-
ranty policy.
Engine Cover
Screws
Engine Cover
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Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Cover Screws
With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 1.
4 engine cover screws and the engine
cover.
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, con-
sult with an authorized servicing dealer.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
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and could also damage your hearing.
With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the 3 2.
muffler bolts and the muffler.
With a small flat bladed screwdriver 3.
remove the 2 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
Remove the screen and clean it with a 4.
stiff bristle brush.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for 5.
any carbon buildup.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler 6.
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.