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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- ■
tor and the fuel tank.
To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no 1.
more fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it 2.
stops running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the 3.
engine will no longer start.
Long Term Storage
Remove the spark plug and pour ■
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.