Shindaiwa EB854RT - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Introduction; WARNING; Attention Statements

2 WARNING! The engine exhaust from this unit contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. IMPORTANT! The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you an...

Page 3 - Work Safely; son without training or instruction to operate your Blower!; Stay Alert; General Safety Instructions

3 IMPORTANT! This engine is equipped with a heat sensor in order to prevent the engine from over- heating. If the sensor is activated, engine speed will be reduced to 5,000 (RPM). If the engine speed is automatically reduced, please cool the engine as described in the section "Using the Blower&#...

Page 4 - mation labels. New labels are available; Metal surfaces of crank-; Safety Labels; The Properly Equipped Operator

4 IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immedi- ately replace damaged or missing infor- mation labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. WARNING! Metal surfaces of crank- case may be hot! A...

Page 5 - Be Aware of the Working Environment; An Emission Control Label; followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; may be applicable to California models only.

5 15 m Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 15m (50-foot) “danger zone” wear Reduce the risk of bystanders being struck by flying debris. Make sure no one is within 15 meters (50 feet)—that’s abo...

Page 6 - Unit Description; Specifications; Using this illustration as a guide, famil-; IMPORTANT; Diaphragm Type

6 Unit Description Throttle Lever Air Cleaner Cover Spark Plug Starter Handle Fuel Tank Fuel Filler Cap Swivel Tube Flexible Tube 90° Discharge Tube Exhaust Outlet Fan Case Engine Cover Figure 3 Stop Switch EB854 Stop Switch Throttle Lever EB854RT Throttle Assembly Specifications Specifications are ...

Page 7 - Assembly; Assembling the EB854 Blower; Danger from rotating impel-

7 Assembly Assembling the EB854 Blower Prior to Assembly Before assembling the blower, make sure you have all required components. Power unit and blower assembly. ■ Flexible tube, swivel tube, two noz- ■ zles and straight tube.Handgrip. ■ IMPORTANT! The terms “left”, “left-hand”, “LH”; “right”, “rig...

Page 8 - Danger from rotating; The blower should now be ready; Assembling the EB854RT

8 Assembly IMPORTANT! Blower tube installation affects blower performance! Make sure the tubes and nozzle are correctly assembled per above, and that all connections are tight. Blower tubes may come apart dur- ing use unless tubes are aligned and locked into place. Place the blower upright on the 1....

Page 9 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; Mixture Oil; certified oil; Handling Fuel; DANGER; • Use an approved fuel container.; Mixing Fuel; Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities; Shindaiwa Red Armor; engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application

9 WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended mac...

Page 10 - Mixing Instructions; After use; Filling the Fuel Tank; Danger from rotating impeller!

10 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local govern- ment for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap- proved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. IMPORTANT! Stored fuel may separate. ALWA...

Page 11 - When The Engine Starts; Starting the Engine

11 EB854RT EB854 Choke DOWN: Open Fuel Primer Bulb Choke UP: Closed Figure 11 RT Throttle Lf Figure 12 Full Throttle Idle Full Throttle Throttle Lever ON Throttle Lock Lever Ignition Switch WARNING! Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never ...

Page 12 - Throttle Limiter; Throttle Control EB854RT; Adjusting Throttle Limiter:; Cruise Function; Adjusting The Harness; The shoulder harness is filled with

12 Thumb Control Lever RT Throttle RT Turbo dB Throttle Limiter The EB854RT blower has a throttle limiter function that allows the operator to pre-set the maximum engine speed. This is useful for reducing the noise emitted by the blower in noise sensitive areas. Setting Throttle Limiter: For reduced...

Page 14 - Prior to each workday, perform the; Use only NGK CMR5H or equivalent

14 Install the filter element, pre-filter 6. and cover in the reverse order of removal. To remove the cover, loosen the thumbscrews and lift. Air Cleaner Element Cover Figure 19 Pre-Filter Thumbscrews Daily Maintenance WARNING! To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine and muffler free of dirt, debris,...

Page 16 - 35 Hour Valve Adjustment; Adjusting Engine Idle Speed; A clean and unrestricted airflow is; engine idle speed should be final; Carburetor Adjustment; If the engine is adjusted for operation

16 Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended ■ that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. Replace the spark plug annually: Use only the type recommended in the ”Specifications” section or an equivalent ■ resistor...

Page 17 - Long Term Storage; Gasoline stored in the; Whenever the unit will not be used; • Remove the spark plug and pour; • Remove the air cleaner element

17 Long Term Storage CAUTION! Gasoline stored in the carburetor for extended periods can cause hard start- ing, and could also lead to increased service and maintenance costs. Whenever the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer , use the follow- ing procedures to prepare it for storage: • Clean...

Page 18 - Troubleshooting Guide; ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START; in the return line when; ENGINE DOES NOT START

18 Troubleshooting Guide Vaporlock. Valve adjustment. Engine hot/heat soaked. Low fuel quality. Valve clearance too tight. Valve clearance too loose. Let cool completely and restart. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil th...

Page 19 - ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS; Engine diffi cult to shut off.; Engine will not; Specifi cations; LOW POWER OUTPUT

19 ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Poor acceleration. Clogged air fi lter. Clogged fuel fi lter. Lean fuel/air mixture. Idle speed set too low. Ignition switch turned off. Fuel tank empty. Water in the fuel. Clogged fuel fi lter. Shorted spark plug or loose terminal. Ignition failure. Piston seizure. Clean the ...

Page 21 - unit’s fi nal production.

21 SHINDAIWA LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO, INC’S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s (ECHO, INC.) Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this Shindaiwa product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal ...

Page 22 - PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; • 90-day all applications; ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS; THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY:; • Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fl uids.; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

22 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES • 90-day all applications ATTENTION ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS This Shindaiwa engine powered product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance. To help ensure the performance of the unit, ...

Page 23 - Piezas especifi cas de garantía relacionadas con las emisiones; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE LIMI-; DÉCLARATION DE GARANTIE DU SYSTÈME ANTIPOLLUTION

23 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor/fuel injected system, ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, fi lters vapor hoses, clamps connectors, and other associ- ated components. For...

Page 24 - NOTES

Page 28 - Yamabiko Corporation; Servicing Information; Shindaiwa Dealer. When you do need to buy parts; always; have the Model Number, Type and Serial Number of the; Service; vides a direct link if we find it necessary to contact you.; Additional or Replacement Manuals; Replacement Operator and Parts Catalogs; are available from your Shindaiwa dealer or at WWW.SHINDAIWA.; Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated

ECHO Incorporated. 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1564 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-877-986-7783 Fax: 1-847-540-8416 www.shindaiwa.com Yamabiko Corporation 7-2 Suehirocho 1-Chome, Ohme, Tokyo, 198-8760, Japan Phone: 81-428-32-6118 Fax: 81-428-32-6145 Servicing Information Parts/Serial Number Genuine ...

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