Mixing Fuel; Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa EB8510 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

CAUTION!
Some gasolines contain alcohol as
an oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may
cause increased operating tem-
peratures. Under certain conditions,
alcohol-based fuels may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some mixing
oils. Never use any fuel containing
more than 10% alcohol by volume!
Generic oils and some outboard motor
oils may not be intended for use in
high-performance air cooled 2-cycle
engines, and should never be used in
your Shindaiwa engine!
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate on
a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded
gasoline and a premium 2-cycle mixing
oil only. Use of non-approved mixing
oils can lead to excessive maintenance
costs and/or engine damage.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Remove the Fuel
Filler Cap
Figure 8

Starting the Engine

WARNING!
Danger from rotating
impeller!
The impeller will rotate whenever the
blower is operated! Never operate this
blower unless the intake cover and
blower tubes are properly installed and
in good working order!
WARNING!
Danger from thrown dust
or debris!
Always wear eye protection when
operating this machine! Never direct
the blower stream toward people or
animals!
Never operate this blower unless all
controls are properly installed and in
good working order.
n Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher.
n Mix gasoline with 50:1 Shindaiwa
Premium 2-cycle mixing oil or with an
equivalent high quality 2-cycle mixing oil.
Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil
liters
2.5 l ............................. ........... 50 ml
5 l ................................ ..........100 ml
10 l .............................. ..........200 ml
20 l .............................. ..........400 ml
CAUTION!
Never attempt to mix fuel in the unit's
fuel tank. Always mix all fuels in a clean
approved container.
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than 30
days and Shindaiwa One oil with fuel sta-
bilizer is not used, it should first be treated
with a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.
1. Place the blower on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the tank
with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten
firmly.
5. Wipe away any spilled fuel before start-
ing the blower.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by
abuse!
n Never pull the starter cord to its full
length!
n Always engage the starter before
cranking the engine!
n Always rewind the starter cord
slowly!
Never operate the blower if blower
tubes are missing or damaged!
Starting procedure
1. Place the blower on the ground.
2. Prime the fuel system by repeatedly de-
pressing the fuel primer bulb until no air
bubbles are visible in the fuel discharge line.
n STOP the engine before refueling.
n ALWAYS allow the unit to cool
before refueling!
n ALWAYS store gasoline in a
milliliters
container approved for flammable
liquids.
n Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
unit at least 3 meters (10 feet) from
the fueling point before restarting!
n NEVER start or operate this unit if
there is a fuel leak.
n NEVER start or operate this unit if
the carburetor, fuel lines, fuel tank
and/or fuel tank cap are damaged.
n NEVER smoke or light any fires near
the unit or fuels!
n NEVER place any flammable mate-
rial near the engine muffler!
n NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler and spark arrester in
place and properly functioning!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
Choke
Closed
Choke
Open
Figure 9
3. Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine
by moving the choke lever up (choke is
closed). See Figure 9.
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
IMPORTANT!
Fuel
Primer
Bulb
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