Shindaiwa 68915-94310 Manual Do Utilizador

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Long Term Storage

CAUTION! 
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for 
extended periods can cause hard starting, 
and could also lead to increased service 
and maintenance costs.

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. 

■

Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.

■

Remove the remaining fuel from the 

■

fuel lines and carburetor:

Remove the spark plug and pour about 

■

10 cm

3

 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 

■

unit and clean it as outlined in the sec-

tion, "10-Hour Maintenance".
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.

■

Prime the primer bulb until no more 

1.

fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it stops 

2.

running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine 

3.

will no longer start.

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. 

Inspect the screen carefully, and replace 

3.

any screen that has been perforated, 

distorted, or is otherwise unserviceable. 
Press the spark arrester into the 

4.

exhaust base. 

If carbon accumulation in the muffler or 

cylinder is severe, or if you do not notice 

an improvement in performance after ser-

an improvement in performance after ser

an improvement in performance after ser

vicing, have the unit inspected by an autho-

rized servicing Shindaiwa dealer. 

Spark Arrester

Hard starting or a gradual loss of perform-

ance can be caused by carbon deposits 

lodged in the spark arrester screen. For 

maximum perform-ance, the spark arrester 

screen should be periodically cleaned as 

follows:

Remove engine cover to expose muf-

Remove engine cover to expose muf

Remove engine cover to expose muf

1.

fler. Remove the spark arrester from 

the muffler. The arrester is press-fit in 

place; there are three screws to remove.
Use a plastic scraper or wire brush to

2.

remove carbon deposits from the arres-

ter screen and wipe clean exhaust base. 

WARNING! 
Never operate this blower 

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!

Maintenance