Shindaiwa 81719 User Manual

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Spark Arrester Screen Maintenance

If the engine becomes sluggish and low on 

power, check and clean the spark arrester 

screen.

WARNING!
Never operate this unit with a 

damaged or missing muffler or spark 

arrester! Operating with missing or 

damaged exhaust components is a 

fire hazard, and can also damage 

your hearing!

1.  With a  mm hex wrench remove the 

4 engine cover screws and the engine 

cover. See Figure 5.

.  With a small flat bladed screwdriver 

remove the  screws holding the spark 

arrester screen and cover to the muf-

fler. See Figure 5.

.  Remove the screen and clean it with a 

stiff bristle brush.

4.  With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the 

 muffler bolts and the muffler.  See 

Figure 5.

5.  Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for 

any carbon buildup.

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, 
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa 
servicing dealer.

6.  Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler 

and engine cover in the reverse order of 

disassembly.

Long Term Storage

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  Remove the spark plug and pour about 

1/4 ounce of -cycle mixing oil into the 

cylinder through the spark plug hole. 

Slowly pull the recoil starter  or  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 reassemble 

the element.

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  Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.

Whenever the unit will not be used for 0 

days or longer, use the following proce-

dures to prepare it for storage:


  Clean external parts thoroughly.



  Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT!

All stored fuels should be stabilized with a 
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™, if         
oil with fuel stabilizer is not used.



  Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel 

lines and carburetor. 

1.  Prime the primer bulb until no more 

fuel is passing through.

.  Start and run the engine until it stops 

running.

.  Repeat steps 1 and  until the engine 

will no longer start.

CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor  for ex-
tended periods can cause hard  starting 
and could also lead to  increased service 
and maintenance  cost.

Replacing the Edger Blade

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WARNING!

Always wear gloves when handling the 

edger blade.

1. Align the hole in holder A with the 

matching hole in the gearcase and then 

use the hex wrench to temporarily lock 

the output shaft. 

. Use the combination wrench to loosen 

the shaft bolt then remove the output 

shaft bolt, Holder B and the edger blade 

from the gearcase.

. Mount the edger blade and holder B 

onto the shaft, and then install the bolt 

guard and shaft bolt (turn bolt counter-

clockwise to install). See Figure 6.

4. Align the hole in holder A with the 

matching hole in the gearcase, and then 

use the hex wrench to temporarily lock 

the output shaft. See Figure 6.

5. Use the combination wrench to firmly 

tighten the shaft bolt. Remove the hex 

wrench. See Figure 6.