Page 3 - ATTENTION STATEMENTS; This manual contains special “attention; A statement preceded by the word
ATTENTION STATEMENTS This manual contains special “attention statements” surrounded by boxes and preceded by the triangular Attention Symbol. Read and follow this manual. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during the operation of this machin...
Page 4 - NOMENCLATURE; Figure 1
48002 NOMENCLATURE Throttle and Stop Lever Air Cleaner Spark Plug Star ter Handle Fuel Tank Fuel Filler Cap Swivel Tube Flexible Tube 90° Discharge Tube Handgrip Exhaust Outlet Carburetor with Choke and Primer Volute Case Engine Cover Figure 1 3
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS; ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER; Prior to Assembly
SPECIFICATIONS Model .................................................................................................................. EB501Dimensions (L x W x H) ..............................................................330 x 375x 475 mmEngine Type ................... 2 cycle, catalyst, air co...
Page 6 - Danger from rotating impeller!; and push the tube over the
48002A 48003 48004D Lock Pin Lock Slot 48004C Rotate clockwise to lock, mak- ing sure the 3 lines are aligned on both tubes. WARNING! Danger from rotating impeller! Stop the engine before installing or removing the blower tubes! Never perform any maintenance or as- sembly procedures on this ma- chin...
Page 7 - MIXING FUEL; Fuel Requirements; Use only fuel with an octane rating
MIXING FUEL Fuel Requirements n Use only fresh, clean fuel. n Use only fuel with an octane rating of 87 or above. n Mix all fuel with ISO EGD or JASO FC class 2-cycle Engine Oil at a gasoline/oil ratio of 50:1 (1 gallon gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil). CAUTION! Never attempt to mix fuel in the blowe...
Page 8 - FILLING THE FUEL TANK; Danger of fire and burn; Figure 4
48005 FILLING THE FUEL TANK 1. Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work sur face and wipe any debris from around the fuel cap. 2. Remove the fuel cap. See figure 4.3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel (see page 6). 4. Replace the cap and wipe away any spilled fuel before star ti...
Page 9 - STARTING AND STOPPING THE BLOWER; COLD ENGINE ONLY; Danger from thrown dust or de-; Figure 5
48008 48007 STARTING AND STOPPING THE BLOWER WARNING! Danger from rotating impeller! The impeller will rotate whenever the blower is operating! Never operate this blower unless the intake cover and blower tubes are properly installed and in good working order! Starting ProcedureWARM OR COLD ENGINE 1...
Page 10 - The blower should now be ready; STOPPING THE ENGINE; Figure 8
IMPORTANT! If the engine continues to run with the throttle lever in the “off” position, stop the engine by moving the choke control UP to the fully closed position. Adjust idle setting as decribed on page 10. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START Repeat the appropriate star ting proce- dures for “warm” or “...
Page 11 - ADJUSTING ENGINE IDLE SPEED; Figure 9
48010 ADJUSTING ENGINE IDLE SPEED 1. Star t the engine by following the procedures described on the pre- ceding pages. Make sure the thottle lever is in the "idle" position. 2. Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached (2-3 minutes). 3. Loosen the throttle cable loc...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING THE HARNESS
48019B 48019A 48019 ADJUSTING THE HARNESS The Shindaiwa EB501 Blower features an advanced harness system that helps ensure maximum operator comfor t and ease of operation. n The shoulder harness is filled with soft padding for reduced operator fatigue. n The simplified adjustment system makes it eas...
Page 13 - USING THE BLOWER; Blower noise increases at higher; OPERATING TIPS; lowest
USING THE BLOWER n Use low throttle settings when clearing lightweight materials from around lawns or shrubber y. n Use medium to higher throttle set- tings to move grass or leaves from parking lots or walkways. n Use full throttle when moving heavy loads such as dir t or snow. IMPORTANT! Blower noi...
Page 14 - Daily Maintenance
48013 EVERY 10 HOURS (more frequently in dusty conditions) 1. Remove the air cleaner cover by gently lifting the cover latch. See figure 12. 2. Inspect the filter. If the element is damaged or distor ted, replace it with a new one. IMPORTANT! The EB501 uses a special high capac- ity dry-type air fil...
Page 15 - EVERY 50 HOURS; INSPECTION
48015 48017 EVERY 10/15 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS n INSPECTION Inspect the entire blower and tubes for damage, including loose or missing compo- nents, and repair as necessar y. n SPARK PLUG Replace the spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent, gapped to 0.024 inch (0.6mm). (more frequently if reduce...
Page 17 - STORAGE; Never store this product with
STORAGE (30 days or longer) n CLEANING Thoroughly clean the blower exterior. n INSPECTION Inspect the entire blower and tubes for damage, including loose or missing compo- nents, and repair as necessar y. n FUEL Drain the fuel tank, and then clear any remaining fuel from the carburetor and lines by ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; ENGINE DOES NOT START; What To Check
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ENGINE DOES NOT START Does the engine crank? Faulty recoil star ter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. NO Good compression? Loose spark plug. Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Tighten and re-test. NO YES Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Fuel/mi...
Page 19 - LOW POWER OUTPUT
LOW POWER OUTPUT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) What To Check Remedy Possible Cause Operator is over working the machine. Improper fuel/oil ratio. Fallen leaves or dust on the intake cover. Fan, fan cover, or cylinder fins are dir ty or damaged. Carbon deposits in the muf fler. Carbon deposits in...
Page 20 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; What To Check Possible Cause Remedy
19 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Poor acceleration. Clogged air cleaner element. Spark arrester is clogged. Clogged fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Idle speed set too low. Leaking or damaged blower housing or tube assembly. Engine is knocking. Overheating conditio...
Page 21 - What To Check Possible Cause Remedy
20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Engine stops abruptly. Excessive vibration. Engine over- speeding. Throttle lever is the ''OFF'' position. Fuel tank empty. Clogged fuel filter. Water in the fuel. Shor ted spark plug or loose terminal. Igni...
Page 22 - able to subsequent owners of this product.; What is Covered by this Warranty; Ignition Coil; Emission System Warranty Statement
21 Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Corporation are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emission control system warranty on your new small of f-road (non- road) engine. In California, new small ...
Page 23 - Owners Warranty Responsibilities; 070 or your local Shindaiwa Dealer.; Consequential Damages; component par ts at no charge to you.; What is Not Covered; Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper; This Warranty is Administered by:
22 Owners Warranty Responsibilities As the small of f-road engine owner, you are responsible for the per for- mance of the required maintenance listed in this owners manual. Shindaiwa Corporation recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small of f-road engine, but Shindai...
Page 24 - Shindaiwa Corporation
Shindaiwa Inc. 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA Telephone: 503 692-3070 Fax: 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Of fice: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Par t Number...
