Storage - Shindaiwa EB802 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Maintenance (continued)
135 Hour Valve Adjustment
Carburetor Adjustment
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be
made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can
be adjusted as required.
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments,
other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
High Altitude Operation
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to
1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above
1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized Shindaiwa service dealer.
If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the
engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed
IMPORTANT!
A clean and unrestricted airflow is
essential to your blower's engine
performance and durability! Before
attempting any carburetor adjustments,
inspect and clean the engine air filter as
described in the maintenance section of
this manual.
IMPORTANT!
Blower tubes and the air cleaner must
be in place while adjusting engine idle!
Engine idle speed will also be affected
if the blower tubes are blocked or incor-
rectly installed!
Long Term Storage
Whenever the unit will not be used
for 30 days or longer, use the follow-
ing procedures to prepare it for storage:
• Clean external parts thoroughly.
• Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel
than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel sta-
bilizer is added.
• Remove the remaining fuel from the
fuel lines and carburetor.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!!
1. Place the unit on the ground and
start the engine, then allow it to idle
2-3 minutes until warm.
2. If a tachometer is available, the
engine idle speed should be final
adjusted to 2,000 (±200) RPM.
NOTE:
Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments are
preset at factory on units with emission
control systems and cannot be serviced
in the field.
1. Prime the primer bulb until no more
fuel is passing through.
2. Start and run the engine until it
stops running.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the
engine will no longer start.
CAUTION!
Gasoline stored in the carburetor for
extended periods can cause hard start-
ing, and could also lead to increased
service and maintenance costs.
Idle Decrease
Idle Adjustment
Screw Idle Increase
• Remove the spark plug and pour
about 1/4 ounce of engine oil into the
cylinder through the spark plug hole.
Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3
times so oil will evenly coat the inte-
rior of the engine. Reinstall the spark
plug.
• Before storing the unit, repair or
replace any worn or damaged parts.
• Remove the air cleaner element
from the carburetor and clean it
thoroughly.
• Store the unit in a clean, dust-free
area.
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