Shindaiwa Super Quiet EB480 Owner's Manual page 11

STORAGE
(30 days or longer)
■ CLEANING Thoroughly clean the
blower exterior.
■ INSPECTION Inspect the entire
blower and tubes for damage,
including loose or missing compo-
nents, and repair as necessary.
■ FUEL Drain the fuel tank, and then
clear any remaining fuel from the
carburetor and lines by running the
blower until it stops from lack of
fuel.
CAUTION!
Never store this product with any
fuel remaining in the tank, fuel
lines, or carburetor! Your Shin-
daiwa warranty does not include
coverage for damage caused by
"stale" or contaminated fuels!
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■ LUBRICATION Remove the spark
plug, and then pour approximately
1/4-oz of oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole.
Before reinstalling the spark plug,
pull the recoil starter gently 2–3
times to distribute the oil over the
cylinder walls.
■ AIR CLEANER Remove, clean,
and reinstall the filter element as
described under "daily mainte-
nance."
■ STORAGE Store the blower in a
clean, dry, dust-free environment.
5. As the starter engages, pull the
starter handle upward rapidly.
6. If necessary, repeat Steps 4 and 5
2–3 times until the engine starts.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be dam-
aged 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.
WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS
1. Run the engine at idle speed until
operating temperature is reached
(2–3 minutes).
2. As the engine warms, open the
choke gradually by slowly moving
the choke control down to the fully
OPEN position.
The blower should now be ready
for use.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Cool the engine by allowing it to
run at idle for 2–3 minutes.
2. While squeezing the throttle lock
lever, push and hold the throttle
lever down until the engine stops.
Throttle
Lever
48009
Squeeze
Lock Lever
Push Down To Stop
IMPORTANT!
If the engine continues to run with the
throttle lever in the "off" position, stop
the engine by moving the choke
control UP to the fully closed position.
IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT
START
Repeat the appropriate starting
procedures for "warm" or "cold"
engine. If the engine still will not start,
follow the "Starting a Flooded Engine"
procedure as below:
WARNING!
Never operate the blower unless
all controls are properly installed
and in good working order. Never
operate the blower if the intake
cover or blower tubes are
missing or damaged!
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and
use the spark plug wrench to
remove the spark plug in a counter-
clockwise direction (see the
diagram on page 14).
2. If the spark plug is fouled or is
soaked with fuel, clean or replace
the plug as required.
3. Clear excess fuel from the combus-
tion chamber by cranking the
engine several times while the
spark plug is removed.
4. Install and tighten the spark plug,
and reconnect the spark plug lead.
5. Repeat the starting procedures for
"warm engine."
6. If the engine still fails to start or
fire, refer to the troubleshooting
flow chart at the end of this manual.
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