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Maintenance (continued)
Muffler and spark arrester maintenance
Engine Cover
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Muffler and spark arrester maintenance
If the engine becomes sluggish and low on
power, check and clean the spark arrester
screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
damage or missing muffler or spark
arrester! Operating with a missing or
damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard
and could also damage your hearing.
Long Term Storage
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.
■
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
and the fuel tank.
To do so:
1.
Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2.
Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
will no longer start.
Engine Cover
Muffler
Cover
Screw
Muffler gasket
1.
Remove the spark plug boot.
2.
With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the
one muffler cover screw, three engine
cover screws, and the engine cover.
3.
With a Phillips type screwdriver
remove the five screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
4.
Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL.
NOTE
Damage caused by stale or contaminated
fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa war-
ranty policy.
Muffler Cover
Muffler
screws
Muffler
Gasket
Spark arrester
Spark arrester
screen
5.
With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
three muffler bolts and the muffler.
6.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
7.
Gently tap the muffler on a wood sur-
face to dislodge any loose carbon.
8.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
■
Remove the spark plug and pour about
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
replace any worn or damaged parts.
■
Remove the air cleaner element from
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.
Screws
Outlet
cover
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