Shindaiwa LE261/EVC Manuel D’Utilisation

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135-Hour Maintenance

1.  Remove the muffler cover from the 

engine.

2.  Remove the two 5 mm muffler screws. 

Remove the lower muffler screw, then 

lift the muffler assembly from the en-

gine. See Figure 29.

3.  Remove the rear muffler shield bolt. 

While noting the orientation of parts, 

separate the muffler shields. See  

Figure 29.

4.  Remove the spark arrester screen and 

clean with a stiff bristle brush.

5.  Gently tap the muffler on a wood surface 

to dislodge any loose carbon.

Every 135 hours of operation 
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  Remove and clean the muffler.

 WARNING!

Never operate the unit with a damaged 

or missing muffler or spark arrester! 

Operating with missing or damaged ex-

haust components is a fire hazard and 

could also damage your hearing.

6.  Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for 

carbon buildup. 

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, con-

sult with an authorized servicing dealer.

7.  Reassemble the muffler in the reverse 

order of disassembly.

Long Term Storage

for 30 days or longer, use the following 

procedures 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 

Shindaiwa One oil with fuel stabilizer is 

not used.



  To remove the remaining fuel from the 

fuel lines and carburetor with the fuel 

drained from the tank;

1.  Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel 

is passing through the return tube.

2.  Start and run the engine until it stops 

running.

3.  Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will 

no longer start.

CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for 

extended periods can cause hard start-

ing, and could also lead to increased 

service and maintenance costs.



  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 machine, 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.



  Store the machine in a clean, dust-free 

area.