Mixing Fuel; Filling The Fuel Tank; Starting And Stopping The Blower - Shindaiwa EB630 Operator's Manual

Mixing Fuel

WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire,
burns, and personal injury!
 STOP engine before refueling.
 ALWAYS allow the engine to cool
before refueling
 ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly
to allow any pressure build-up
in the tank to release fuel vapor
slowly.
 ALWAYS transport and store fuels
in an approved container.
 Avoid overfilling and wipe up all
spilled fuel. Move the engine at
least 3 meters from the fueling
point, storage area, and other
readily flammable materials before
restarting.
 ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel
leaks before each use. During
each refill, make sure there are no
fuel leaks around the fuel cap and/
or tank. If a fuel leak is evident,
stop using the unit immediately.
Fuel leaks must be repaired before
using the unit.
 NEVER smoke or light any fires
near the engine or fuel source.
 NEVER place any flammable ma-
terial near the engine or muffler.
 NEVER operate the engine without
the muffler in good working condi-
tion.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place
well away from a fuel storage area
or other readily flammable materi-
als before starting the 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.
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!

Filling The Fuel Tank

IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immediate
needs! If fuel must be stored longer than
30-days, it should first be treated with a
stabilizer such as StaBil™ or equivalent
product!
 Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane rating of 87 or
higher.
 Mix fuel with a Premium 2-cycle
mixing oil designed for use with high-
performance 2-cycle air-cooled engines.
 Refer to the following examples of 50:1
fuel to oil mix quantaties:
Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil
liters milliliters
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.
1. Place the unit on a flat, level surface,
and wipe any debris from around the
fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.
4. Replace the cap, and wipe away any
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
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.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be damaged by
abuse!
 Never pull the starter cord to its full
length!
 Always engage the starter before
cranking the engine!
 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.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the
engine with fuel.
3. Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine
by moving the choke lever up. (choke is
closed).
Choke
Closed
Choke
Open
Fuel Primer
Bulb
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