100-hour Maintenance

Every 100 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.

. With a 3 mm hex wrench remove the 1 muffler cover and 3 engine cover screws and the engine cover. See Figure 25.

3.With a Phillips type screwdriver remove the 5 screws holding the spark arrester screen and cover to the muffler. See Figure 25.

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 25.

6.Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any carbon buildup.

7.Gently tap the muffler on a wood sur- face to dislodge any loose carbon.

Engine Cover

Engine

 

 

 

Cover

 

 

 

Screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler

 

 

 

 

Cover

 

 

 

 

Muffler

 

 

 

Cover Screw

 

 

 

 

Muffler

 

 

 

Muffler

Screws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gasket

Screws

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler

Spark Arrester

Spark Arrester

Outlet

 

Gasket

Screen

Cover

 

Figure 25

 

 

 

 

 

8. Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler

IMPORTANT!

If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult

and engine cover in the reverse order of

disassembly.

with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.

 

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.

■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 starting and could also lead to increased service and maintenance cost.

■Remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor.

1.Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel is passing through.

. Start and run the engine until it stops running.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will no longer start.

■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.

1. Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.

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81372, T222, F222 specifications

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