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Shindaiwa Inc.
P.O. Box 2810
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
Telephone 503 692-3070
FAX 503 692-6696
www.shindaiwa.com
Shin-Daiwa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 35, Shin-Ujigami,
Chiyoda-Cho, Yamagata-Gun,
Hiroshima, 731-1597, Japan
Telephone: 81-82-672-6011
FAX:
81-82-672-7005
1999 Shindaiwa, Inc.
Part Number 68200-94111
Printed in Japan
Revision 11/99
Form 61415-1
Shindaiwa is a registered trademark
of Shindaiwa, Inc.
SHINDAIWA OWNER'S MANUAL
EB480 BLOWER
EB500 BLOWER
This engine meets U.S. EPA PHASE 1
emission regulations for utility and lawn
and garden equipment. This engine is
certified to operate on a 40:1 mixture
consisting of unleaded gasoline and
2-cycle engine mixing oil only. Please
refer to this manual for all maintenance
specifications and adjustments.
Always wear eye and hearing protection when
WARNING!
operating this machine. Minimize the risk of injury:
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its
contents. This product is intended for outdoor use
only and should be used only in well ventilated areas.
Super Quiet
High Performance

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  • Page 1 Printed in Japan Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its Revision 11/99 contents. This product is intended for outdoor use Form 61415-1 only and should be used only in well ventilated areas. Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Nomenclature ........3 local regulations concerning noise restrictions and hours of operation! Specifications ........4 Assembling the Blower ...... 4 The Shindaiwa EB480/EB500 has been designed and built to deliver Mixing Fuel .......... 6 superior performance and reliability without compromise to quality, Filling the Fuel Tank ......
  • Page 4: Attention Statements

    Distributor. For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor special significance. also contact Shindaiwa Inc. at the in your area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of address printed on the back of this NOTE: 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Page 5: Nomenclature

    • Jet, Diaphragm Assembly-Metering 2. Ignition System Components • Ignition Coil • Flywheel Rotor The emission control system for your particular Shindaiwa engine may also include certain related hoses and connectors. LIMITATIONS Exhaust The Federal Emission Design and Defect Warranty shall not cover any of the...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    For the name and telephone number of the Shindaiwa Distributor in your rotating band on the swivel tube. blower outlet port, and secure with area, please call Shindaiwa Inc. at (503) 692-3070 between the hours of 8:00 AM the 115mm dia. clamp. 5. Slide the handgrip over the swivel and 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
  • Page 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued) ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS 115mm Clamp Swivel Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Handgrip Tube Warped or damaged Consult your servicing Excessive blower fan. dealer. Bolt vibration Loose bolt or fastener. Tighten as required. Internal engine damage. Consult your servicing Washer dealer.
  • Page 8: Mixing Fuel

    30-days, it should first be acceleration. of 87 or above. treated with a stabilizer such as ■ Mix all fuel with Shindaiwa Pre- Spark arrestor is Decarbonize the StaBil™ or equivalent product! clogged arrester (page 14 & 15).
  • Page 9: Filling The Fuel Tank

    Refill with fresh fuel of the 3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel correct mixture (gasoline and (see page 6). Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle 4. Replace the cap, and wipe away any Engine Oil, 40 : 1 ratio). spilled fuel before starting the blower engine.
  • Page 10: Starting And Stopping The Blower

    Doing so can stale, contaminated. the correct mixture contain fresh lead to an overheated engine, seized piston, or melted engine cover. (gasoline and Shindaiwa fuel of the Premium 2-cycle Engine proper grade? Starting Procedure Oil, 40 : 1 ratio).
  • Page 11 STORAGE (30 days or longer) 5. As the starter engages, pull the IMPORTANT! ■ CLEANING Thoroughly clean the ■ LUBRICATION Remove the spark starter handle upward rapidly. If the engine continues to run with the blower exterior. plug, and then pour approximately 6.
  • Page 12: Adjusting Engine Idle Speed

    ADJUSTING ENGINE IDLE SPEED SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE 1. Start the engine by following the Muffler Body Remove the Engine Cover Idle Idle procedures described on the First, remove Decrease Increase the spark plug preceding pages. Engine Cover Engine 2. Run the engine at idle speed until Cover operating temperature is reached (2-3 minutes).
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Harness

    EVERY 10/15 HOURS EVERY 50 HOURS ADJUSTING THE HARNESS ■ The shoulder harness is filled with (more frequently if reduced The Shindaiwa EB480/EB500 Blower performance is noted) features an advanced harness system soft padding for reduced operator to remove that helps ensure maximum operator fatigue.
  • Page 14: Using The Blower

    Wear a dust mask to reduce plug wire! the risk of inhalation injuries. IMPORTANT! Daily Maintenance The EB480/EB500 uses a special high ■ Remove dirt and debris from the Wear close-fitting clothing to protect capacity dry-type air filter element. blower exterior.

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