Maintenance - Shindaiwa EB8510 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance,
repair or cleaning work on the unit,
make sure the engine is completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or
maintenance work.
Daily Maintenance
WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and muffler free of dirt, debris, and
leaves.
Every 10 Hours
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen-
ing the thumb screw and lifting up. See
Figure 18.
2. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one.
3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air cleaner element. If the el-
ement is damaged or distorted, replace
it with a new one.
IMPORTANT!
The EB8510 uses a special high capacity
dry-type air filter element. The filter should
not be cleaned with a liquid cleaner and
must NEVER be oiled!
5. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
dislodge debris from element or use
compressed air from the inside to blow
debris out and away from the air filter
element.
10
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
CAUTION!
The engine is cooled by air drawn into
the air intake cover on the blower
housing. The blower fan then pushes
the cooling air through an opening
in the fan housing, forcing it past the
cylinder cooling fins. Failure to keep
the cooling system and its passages
clear of debris will likely result in engine
overheating, a major cause of seri-
ous engine problems that can lead to
failure.
Cover Latch
Thumb
Screw
Figure 18
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of
the filter only!
6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Prior to each workday, perform
the following:
n Remove all dirt and debris from blower
exterior and the engine. Check the cool-
ing fins and air cleaner for clogging and
clean as necessary.
n Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses for
possible fuel leaks, and repair as neces-
sary.
n Inspect the entire blower for loose, dam-
aged, or missing components, and repair
as necessary.
n Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
can lead to engine overheating, fire or
premature wear.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Pre-Filter Element
To remove the cover, loosen the thumb screw
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
NOTE:
on the bottom and lift up.