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SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/0PERATOR'S MANUAL
EB501/EVC BLOWER
High Performance
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the con-
tents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when
operating this unit. Minimize the risk of injury: Read this
manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.
Part Number 68241-94310 Rev. 11/06
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- Page 1 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the con- tents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. Minimize the risk of injury: Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents. Part Number 68241-94310 Rev. 11/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2-cycle engine technology, and deliver exceptionally high power at remark- ably low displacement and weight. As a professional owner/operator, you’ll soon discover why Shindaiwa is simply in a class by itself! IMPORTANT! The information contained in this manual describes machines available at the time of production. -
Page 3: Attention Statements
If you have any questions regarding your EB501 blower, or if you do not understand something in this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. For additional information, you may also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the address printed on the back of this manual. -
Page 4: Nomenclature
NOMENCLATURE Volute Case Air Cleaner Throttle and Stop Lever Engine Cover Figure 1 Carburetor with Choke and Primer Fuel Filler Cap 48002 Flexible 90° Discharge Tube Spark Plug Starter Handle Exhaust Outlet Fuel Tank Handgrip Swivel Tube Tube... -
Page 5: Specifications
Fuel Tank Capacity ...2.1 liters (71 oz.) Exhaust System ... Spark-arrester muffler Air Filtration ...Dry element Weight (dry; without blower tubes), EB501 ... 8.6 kg (19 lbs.) Specifications are subject to change without notice. Prior to Assembly Before assembling, make sure you... - Page 6 8. Grasp the nozzle tube and lock the nozzle to the straight tube as in Steps 6 and 7. IMPORTANT! Blower tube installation affects blower balance and performance! Make sure the tubes and nozzle are correctly assembled per above, and that all connections are tight.
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Page 7: Mixing Fuel
Never use any fuel containing more than 10% ethanol alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard mixing oils are not intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa blower! -
Page 8: Filling The Fuel Tank
Danger of fire and burn injury! n Always use extreme care when handling fuel! Fuel is highly flam- mable! n Never operate this blower if fuel system components are damaged or are leaking! n Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is running! -
Page 9: Starting And Stopping The Blower
Avoid continuous running of the engine without the blower tubes installed, or if the intake cover or blower tubes are blocked. Doing so can cause engine overheating resulting in severe engine damage! Starting Procedure WARM OR COLD ENGINE 1. - Page 10 WARNING! Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never oper- ate the blower if the intake cover or blower tubes are missing or dam- aged! STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead,...
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Page 11: Adjusting Engine Idle Speed
Adjuster Throttle Cable Locknut Figure 9 IMPORTANT! Blower tubes and intake cover must be in place while adjusting engine idle! Engine idle speed will also be affected if either the intake cover or blower tubes are blocked or incor- rectly installed! -
Page 12: Adjusting The Harness
ADJUSTING THE HARNESS The Shindaiwa EB501 Blower features an advanced harness system that helps ensure maximum operator comfort and ease of operation. The adjusting strap lets the user determine how far apart the upper harness loops are positioned. Easy to customize for maximum comfort. -
Page 13: Using The Blower
Use full throttle when moving heavy loads such as dirt or snow. IMPORTANT! Blower noise increases at higher throttle settings! Always use the low- est throttle setting required to get the job done! Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 such as a face shield or goggles while... -
Page 14: Routine Maintenance
However, warranty repairs must be performed by a dealer or service center autho- rized by Shindaiwa Corporation The use of parts that are not equivalent in performance and durability to autho- rized parts may impair the effective-... - Page 15 Shindaiwa-trained service technician. n COOLING SYSTEM Use a wood or plastic scraper and a soft brush to remove dirt and debris from the cylinder fins and crankcase.
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Page 16: Spark Arrester Maintenance
135-HOUR MAINTENANCE Ever y 135 hours of operation, remove and clean the muffler. Remove the Engine Cover Engine Cover Remove four Allen- head capscrews WARNING! Never operate the machine with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust com- ponents is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. -
Page 17: Storage
CAUTION! Never store this product with any fuel remaining in the tank, fuel lines, or carburetor! Your Shindaiwa warranty does not in- clude coverage for damage caused by “stale” or contaminated fuels! n LUBRICATION Remove the spark plug, and then pour approximately 1/4-oz of 2-cycle oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE What To Check Does the engine crank? Good compression? Does the tank contain fresh fuel of the proper grade? Is fuel filling the fuel primer bulb during priming operations? Is there spark at the spark plug wire terminal? Check the spark plug ENGINE DOES NOT START... - Page 19 Carbon deposits in the muffler. Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber and/or exhaust port. Missing or damaged blower tubes. Clogged air cleaner Engine is rough element. at all speeds. May also have black Loose or damaged smoke and/or spark plug.
- Page 20 Spark arrester is clogged. Clogged fuel filter. Carburetor mixture too lean. Idle speed set too low. Leaking or damaged blower housing or tube assembly. Debris is tangled in blower impeller blades. Overheated engine. Throttle cable is incorrectly adjusted. Overheating due to incorrect spark plug.
- Page 21 Piston seizure. Warped or damaged blower fan. Loose bolt or fastener Internal engine damage. Damaged A-V cushions. Blower intake or discharge ports or tubes are clogged with debris. Impeller blades are missing or damaged. Remedy Move throttle lever to the run position and reststart.
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Page 22: Emission System Warranty
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 off-road (non- road) engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. - Page 23 You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an autho- rized Shindaiwa Dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
- Page 24 503 692-6696 www.shindaiwa.com Shindaiwa Corporation Head Office: 6-2-11, Ozuka-Nishi Asaminami-Ku, Hiroshima 731-3167, Japan Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Fax: 81-82-849-2481 © 2006 Shindaiwa, Inc. Part Number 68241-94310 Printed in Japan Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice.