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Adjusting Engine Idle
The engine must return to idle speed
whenever the throttle lever is released.
Idle speed is adjustable, and must be
set low enough to permit the engine
clutch to disengage the attachment.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Place the trimmer on the ground, 1.
then start the engine, and then
allow it to idle 2-3 minutes until
warm.
If the attachment rotates when the 2.
engine is at idle, reduce the idle
speed by turning the idle adjusting
screw counter-clockwise.
If a tachometer is available, adjust 3.
idle. Check Specications page for
correct idle speed.
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments 4.
are preset at factory and cannot be
serviced in the eld.
WARNING!
The attachment must
NEVER rotate at engine idle! If
the idle speed cannot be adjusted
by the procedure described
here, return the trimmer to your
Shindaiwa dealer for inspection.
Idle Adjusting
Screw
17
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used for
30 days or longer, use the following
procedures to prepare it for storage:
Clean external parts thoroughly
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and apply a light coating of oil to all
metal surfaces.
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor
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and the fuel tank.
To do so:
Prime the primer bulb until no more 1.
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it 2.
stops running.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the 3.
engine will no longer start.
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
interior of the engine. Reinstall the
spark plug.
Before storing the unit, repair or
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replace any worn or damaged parts.
Remove the air cleaner element
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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
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area.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carbure-
tor for extended periods can cause
hard starting, and could also lead to
increased service and maintenance
costs.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabi-
lized with a fuel stabilizer such as
STA-BIL™.
NOTE
Damage resulting from stale or con-
taminated fuel is not covered by the
Shindaiwa warranty policy.