Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa T242X Owner's/Operator's Manual

When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed
the cover or the entire Speed-Feed
Wear Indicators

Long Term Storage

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Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following
procedures to prepare it for storage:
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Clean external parts thoroughly and
apply a light coating of oil to all metal
surfaces.
■
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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IMPORTANT!
head is required.
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CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor
for extended periods can cause
hard starting, 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™.
Damage resulting from stale or
contaminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.
head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of
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NOTE:
Wear Indicators
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Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 oz. of engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the inte-
rior 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 thor-
oughly with soap and water. Let dry
and reassemble the element.
■
Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
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