Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa 81606 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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.
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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 costs.
Blade Sharpening
When the blade's cutting edges become
slightly dull, they can be resharpened
with a few strokes of a file. In order to
keep the blade in balance, all cutting
edges must be sharpened equally.
Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade
To sharpen the cutters on a Shindaiwa
Tornado Blade, use a 7/3-inch round
file. File the leading edge of each tooth to
a razor edge. The top plate of each tooth
should angle back 30°.
Multiple-tooth Circular Blade
Use a round file to maintain a radius of
0.04 to 0.06" (1 to 1.5 mm) at the base of
each tooth. Cutting edges must be offset
equally on each side.
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To remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor and with the
fuel drained from the fuel tank.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
. Start and run the engine until stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and  until the engine
will no longer start.
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Remove the spark plug and pour about
1/4 ounce of -cycle mixing oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter  or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the interior
of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.
WARNING!
Sharpen the cutting teeth
only. DO NOT alter the contour of the
blade in any way.
Round
File
Filing Direction
30°
Figure 32
Round File
Filing
Direction
Figure 33
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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 before
reinstalling the element.
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Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.