Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa M230 Manual Del Operador

Muffler Maintenance
Inspect and clean the spark arrestor
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.
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. Remove the engine cover by loosening
the engine cover knob ) and lifting the
cover from the engine.
3. Remove the spark arrester screen
screw.
4. Remove the spark arrester screen and
clean with a stiff bristle brush.
5. Reassemble the spark arrester screen
and engine cover in reverse order.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup,
consult with an authorized Shindaiwa
servicing dealer.

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 and apply
a light coating of oil to all metal surfaces.
■
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.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance cost.
Figure 16
■
Remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor:
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
will no longer start.
4. 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.
5. Reinstall the spark plug.
Engine Cover
Muffler
Spark Arrestor Screen
■
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.
Engine Cover Knob
Spark Arrestor
Retaining Screw
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