Shindaiwa F222 - Manual (Page 13)

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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!
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 5.
With a Phillips type screwdriver remove
the 5 screws holding the spark arrester
screen and cover to the muffler. See
Figure 5.
Remove the screen and clean it with a
stiff bristle brush.
With a 4 mm hex wrench remove the
3 muffler bolts and the muffler. See
Figure 5.
Inspect the cylinder exhaust port for any
carbon buildup.
Gently tap the muffler on a wood sur-
face to dislodge any loose carbon.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
IMPORTANT!
If you note excessive carbon buildup, consult
with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
Reassemble the spark arrester, muffler
and engine cover in the reverse order of
disassembly.
8.
Figure 25
Long Term Storage
Remove the spark plug and pour about
1/4 ounce of -cycle mixing oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter  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.
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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.
Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
Start and run the engine until it stops
running.
Repeat steps 1 and  until the engine
will no longer start.
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3.
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.
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Engine Cover
Screws
Muffler
Cover
Engine
Cover
Muffler
Cover Screw
Spark Arrester
Screen
Muffler
Gasket
Muffler
Spark Arrester
Cover
Gasket
Screws
Muffler
Screws
Outlet