STORAGE (30 days or longer)
n CLEANING Thoroughly clean the
blower exterior.
n INSPECTION Inspect the entire
blower and tubes for damage,
including loose or missing compo-
nents, and repair as necessary.
n FUEL Drain the fuel tank, and then
clear any remaining fuel from the
carburetor and lines by running the
blower until it stops from lack of fuel.
CAUTION!
Never store this product with
any fuel remaining in the tank,
fuel lines, or carburetor! Your
Shindaiwa warranty does not in-
clude coverage for damage caused
by “stale” or contaminated fuels!
n LUBRICATION Remove the spark
plug, and then pour approximately
1/4-oz of 2-cycle oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole. Before
reinstalling the spark plug, pull the
recoil starter gently 2–3 times to
distribute the oil over the cylinder
walls.
n AIR CLEANER Remove, clean,
and reinstall the filter element as
described under “daily mainte-
nance.”
n STORAGE Store the blower in a
clean, dry, dust-free environment.
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