Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa 89303 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance (continued)
If the engine becomes sluggish and low
on power, check and clean the spark
arrester screen.
WARNING!
Never operate the unit with a
arrester! Operating with a missing or
and could also damage your hearing.
1. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the
engine cover screws and the engine
cover.
2. With a 4 mm hex wrench, remove the 3
muffler bolts and the muffler.
3. With a small flat bladed screwdriver
remove the 2 screws holding the
spark arrester screen and cover to the
muffler.
4. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
5. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for
any carbon buildup.
6. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order
of disassembly.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, con-
sult with an authorized 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.
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
and the fuel tank.
To do so:
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine
will no longer start.
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Engine Cover
Screws
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a
fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL.
NOTE
Damage caused by stale or contaminated
fuel is not covered by the Shindaiwa war-
ranty policy.
Engine Cover
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Arrester Cover
Cover Screws
Remove the spark plug and pour about
7 mL (.25 oz.) 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 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.