Filling The Fuel Tank - Shindaiwa Super Quiet EB480 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (continued)
LOW POWER OUTPUT
What To Check Possible Cause
Operator is overworking
Is the engine
the machine.
overheating?
Improper fuel ratio.
Fallen leaves or dust on
the intake cover
Fan, fan cover, or
cylinder fins are dirty
or damaged.
Carbon deposits in
the muffler.
Carbon deposits in the
combustion chamber.
Clogged air cleaner
Engine is rough
element.
at all speeds.
May also have
Loose or damaged
black smoke
spark plug.
and/or unburned
fuel at the
Air leakage or clogged
exhaust.
fuel line.
Water in the fuel.
Piston seizure.
Faulty carburetor and/or
diaphragm.
Overheating condition.
Engine is
knocking.
Improper fuel.
Carbon deposits in the
combustion chamber.
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Remedy
Use lower throttle
setting.
Refill with fresh fuel of the
correct mixture (gasoline and
Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle
Engine Oil, 40 : 1 ratio).
Clean the intake cover
Clean, repair or replace
as necessary.
Decarbonize muffler.
Consult your servicing dealer.
Service the air cleaner.
Tighten or replace.
Repair or replace
filter and/or fuel line.
Drain the fuel system,
replace the fuel.
Consult your servicing dealer.
Consult your servicing dealer.
Idle engine until cool; find
reason for overheat.
Check fuel octane rating.
Check for presence of
alcohol in the fuel.
Refuel as necessary.
Consult your servicing dealer.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

Remove
the Fuel
Filler Cap
48005
Fuel
Tank
WARNING!
Danger of fire and burn
injury!
■ Always use extreme care when
handling fuel! Fuel is highly
flammable!
■ Never operate this blower if fuel
system components are dam-
aged or are leaking!
■ Never attempt to refuel the
engine while it is running!
■ Never attempt to refuel a hot
engine! Always allow the blower
engine to cool before fueling!
1. Place the blower upright on the
ground or on a sturdy work
surface, and wipe any debris from
around the fuel cap.
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel
(see page 6).
4. Replace the cap, and wipe away any
spilled fuel before starting the
blower engine.
■ Never smoke or light any fires
near the blower or fuels!
■ Always transport and store fuels
in an approved container!
■ Never place flammable material
close to the engine muffler!
■ Never operate the blower
without a properly functioning
muffler and spark arrester
installed!
■ Never operate this blower
unless it is properly assembled
and in good working condition!
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