Long Term Storage - Shindaiwa M242 EVC Manuel D'utilisation

50-hour Maintenance
Ever y 50 hours of operation
(more frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
 Remove and clean the cylinder cover and
clean grass and dirt from the cylinder fins.
 Use a hooked wire to extract the fuel filter
from inside the fuel tank. See Figure 17.
Remove and replace the filter element.
Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the
condition of the fuel line. If damage or dete-
rioration are noted, the M242 Multipurpose
Tool Carrier should be removed from
service until it can be inspected by a
Shindaiwa-trained service technician.
135-hour Maintenance
Ever y 135 hours of operation,
remove and clean the muffler.
WARNING!
Never operate this trimmer
with a damaged or missing muffler or
spark arrester! Operating with missing
or damaged exhaust components is
a fire hazard, and can also damage
your hearing!
1. Remove the spark plug boot.
2. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 1
muffler cover and 3 engine cover screws
and the engine cover. See Figure 18.
3. With a Phillips type screwdriver remove
the 5 screws holding the spark arrester
screen and cover to the muffler. See
Figure 18.
4. Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
5. With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the 3
muffler bolts and the muffler.
See Figure 18.
6. Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any
carbon buildup.
7. Gently tap the muffler on a wood surface
to dislodge any loose carbon.

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 and
apply a light coating of oil to all metal
surfaces.
 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.
Hooked
Wire
Figure 17
Engine Cover
Screws
Figure 18
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing
dealer.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance cost.
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.
2. Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will
no longer start.
CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel line
with the end of the hooked wire, the line
is delicate and can be damaged easily.
Filter Element
Engine
Cover
Muffler
Spark Arrester
Muffler
Gasket Screen
8. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order of
disassembly.
 Remove the spark plug and pour about
1/4 ounce 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 reassemble
the element.
 Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.
Muffler
Cover
Muffler
Cover Screw
Muffler
Screws
Gasket
Screws
Spark Arrester Outlet
Cover
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