Mixing Fuel - Shindaiwa Super Quiet EB480 Owner's Manual

MIXING FUEL

Fuel Requirements
■ Use only fresh, clean fuel.
■ Use only fuel with an octane rating
of 87 or above.
■ Mix all fuel with Shindaiwa Pre-
mium 2-Cycle Engine Oil at a
gasoline/oil ratio of 40:1 (3.2 ozs.
engine oil to 1 gallon gasoline).
CAUTION!
Never attempt to mix fuel in the
blower fuel tank! Always mix all
fuels in a clean, approved
container!
Some gasolines contain ethanol
alcohol as an oxygenate! Oxy-
genated fuels may cause
increased engine operating
temperatures! Under certain
conditions, alcohol-based fuels
may also reduce the lubricating
qualities of some mixing oils!
Never use any fuel containing
more than 10% ethanol alcohol
by volume! When an oxygenated
fuel must be used, fuel contain-
ing an ether-based oxygenate
such as MTBE is to be preferred
over alcohol!
Whenever possible, use Shin-
daiwa Premium 2 Cycle Engine
Oil or an equivalent quality oil
mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Be aware
that generic oils and some
outboard mixing oils are not
intended for use in high-perfor-
mance air cooled 2-cycle en-
gines, and should never be used
in your Shindaiwa blower!
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IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immedi-
ate needs! If fuel must be stored
longer than 30-days, it should first be
treated with a stabilizer such as
StaBil™ or equivalent product!
WARNING!
Danger of fire! Never transfer or
store fuels in the presence of
combustible materials! Before
starting the engine, always move
the blower to a clear area at least
10 feet (3 meters) away from
fuels and other combustible
materials!
ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Symptom Possible Cause
Clogged air cleaner
Poor
element.
acceleration.
Spark arrestor 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.
Throttle lever is
Engine stops
in the "OFF" position.
abruptly.
Fuel tank empty.
Clogged fuel filter.
Water in the fuel.
Shorted spark plug or
loose terminal.
Ignition failure.
Piston seizure.
Overheated engine.
Engine difficult
to shut off.
Throttle cable is
incorrectly adjusted.
Overheating due to
incorrect spark plug.
Remedy
Clean the element.
Decarbonize the
arrester (page 14 & 15).
Clean or replace filter
as required.
Consult your servicing dealer.
2500–2900 RPM
Repair or replace
components as required.
Consult your servicing dealer for
inspection and repair.
Move throttle lever to the
"RUN" position and restart.
Refuel.
Clean or replace filter
as required.
Drain; replace with clean fuel.
Clean or replace spark plug;
tighten the terminal.
Consult your servicing dealer.
Consult your servicing dealer.
Idle engine until cool.
Choke to stop. Adjust
throttle cable.
Correct plug: Champion CJ8 (EPA)
NGK BMR6A (EMC).
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