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.
Drain all the fuel from the carburetor and the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
All stored fuels should be stabilized with a fuel stabilizer such as
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!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard start ing, and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs.
Remove the spark plug and pour about 1/4 ounce of
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 machine in a clean,
Blade Sharpening
When the cutting edges of the blade be- |
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come dull, they can be resharpened with a | Use a round file to maintain a radius of 0.04 | |
few strokes of a file. | ||
to 0.06” (1 to 1.5 mm) at the base of each | ||
In order to keep the blade in balance, all | tooth. Cutting edges must be offset equally | |
cutting edges must be sharpened equally. | on each side. |
Round
File
Shindaiwa Tornado™ Blade
To sharpen the cutters on a Shindaiwa Tornado Blade, use a
WARNING!
Sharpen only the cutting teeth of a blade. DO NOT alter the contour of the blade in any way.
Round
File
30°
Figure 40
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