Storage - Shindaiwa EB500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Storage

(30 days or longer)
n CLEANING Thoroughly clean the
blower exterior.
n INSPECTION Inspect the entire
blower and tubes for damage,
including loose or missing
components, and repair as necessary.
n FUEL Drain the fuel tank, and then
clear any remaining fuel from the
carburetor and lines by running the
blower until it stops from lack of fuel.
CAUTION!
Never store this product with any fuel
remaining in the tank, fuel lines, or
carburetor! Your Shindaiwa warranty
does not include coverage for damage
caused by "stale" or contaminated
fuels!
n LUBRICATION Remove the spark
plug, and then pour approximately
7g of oil into the cylinder through the
spark plug hole. Before reinstalling
the spark plug, pull the recoil starter
gently 2–3 times to distribute the oil
over the cylinder walls.
n AIR CLEANER Remove, clean, and
reinstall the filter element as de-
scribed under "daily maintenance."
n STORAGE Store the blower in a
clean, dry, dust-free environment.
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