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Shindaiwa X7501920500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa X7501920500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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X7501920500
03/10
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S/OPERATOR'S MANUAL
EB254 BLOWER
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth-
ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself
with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing
protection when operating this unit.

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  • Page 1 X7501920500 03/10 SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB254 BLOWER Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth- ers! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing WARNING! protection when operating this unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The information contained in this manual describes units available at the time of production. While every attempt has been made to give you the very latest information about your Shindaiwa EB254 blower, there may be some differences between your EB254 blower and what is described here. Shindaiwa reserves the right to make changes in production without prior notice, and without obligation to make alterations to units previously manufactured.

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    WARNING! Never make unauthorized modi- fications or attachment installa- tions. Never use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit. WARNING! Never operate power equipment of any kind if you are tired or if you...
  • Page 4 The Properly Equipped Operator Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the blower when visibility is poor. Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended.

  • Page 5: Unit Description

    Throttle Lever Nozzle IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing information labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Model Engine Type Engine Bore x Stroke Engine Displacement Unit Weight Less Fuel (without blower tube) Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) Fuel Tank Capacity Fuel/oil ratio Carburetor Ignition Spark Plug Electrode Gap Torque Air Cleaner Muffler Type Starting Method Stopping Method...

  • Page 7: Assembling The Blower

    Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work surface. 1. Grasp the blower tube as shown, and push the tube over the blower dis- charge port and locking pins. 2. Lock the blower tube to the blower discharge port by rotating the tube as shown.

  • Page 8: Mixing Fuel

    Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shin- daiwa 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 machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    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!
  • Page 10 “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure. WARNING! Never operate the blower unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order. Never operate the blower if the cylinder cover is missing or damaged! Starting A Flooded Engine 1.

  • Page 11: Using The Blower

    Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen, resulting in overheating and engine damage.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    IMPORTANT! Inspect the entire blower for loose, damaged, or missing components, and repair as necessary. Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty. NOTE: NOTE: WARNING!

  • Page 13: Maintenance Intervals

    Maintenance Intervals COMPONENT / SYSTEM Air Filter Inspect/Clean Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace Fuel System Inspect/Replace Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace Cooling System Inspect/Clean Valve Adjustment Inspect/Adjust Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum.

  • Page 14: Fuel Filter

    The line is delicate and can be damaged easily. • Inspect the filter element for signs of contamination from debris. A con- taminated fuel filter should be replaced with a new Shindaiwa replacement element. Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line.

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    Cooling System 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...
  • Page 16 Shindaiwa-trained service technician. IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. CAUTION! • Performing a valve adjustment incorrectly may cause hard start- ing and/or can damage the unit.

  • Page 17: Exhaust System

    Exhaust System Spark Arrester Maintenance WARNING! Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a fire hazard, and can also damage your hearing! Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the spark arrester screen.

  • Page 18: Long Term Storage

    • Air filter is clean and properly installed. • Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon. • Blower pipes are installed. 1. Start engine, run at idle for 2-3 minutes. 2. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw should be set to the specifications found on Page 6 “Specifi-...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    Valve clearance too tight. servicing dealer. Adjust valves. Valve clearance too loose. ENGINE DOES NOT START Possible Cause Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Faulty recoil starter. Fluid in the crankcase. Internal damage. Tighten and re-test. Loose spark plug.
  • Page 20 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer.
  • Page 21 Impeller blades are missing or damaged. Remedy Clean the air fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust idle. Check Specifi cations page for correct idle speed. Reset the switch and re-start.

  • Page 22: Warranty Statement

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Shindaiwa unit to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 23 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/ tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the Shindaiwa oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 24 Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986- 7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.
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  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized Shindaiwa Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-877- 986-7783. Dealer information is also available on WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

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