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ENGLISH OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL EB500 BLOWER WARNING! Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit. X750-016 33 0 X750194-0800 Pr inted in Japan 1005A 0099 ES...
If you have any questions regarding your “NOTE” contains information that is YAMABIKO CORPORATION reserves the EB500 blower, or if you do not understand handy to know and may make your job right to make changes in production with- something in this manual, your Shindaiwa easier.
Three Tube Clamps (115 mm, Maximum Power Output ..................1.7 kW 100 mm, 85 mm) Fuel ..Gasoline/oil mixture (50:1 with Shindaiwa Premium 2-cycle Engine Oil) Carburetor Type ..........Walbro rotary-type with primer pump Standard Tools Ignition ............All transistor electronic ignition system n Spark Plug Wrench Spark Plug ....................NGK BMR6A...
Assembling The Blower 1. Place the blower upright on the 115mm ground or a sturdy work surface. Clamp Swivel Handgrip Tube 2. Fit the 90 discharge tube over the blower outlet port and secure with the 115 mm diameter clamp. 3.
Never use any fuel containing more than 10% alcohol by volume! Generic oils and some outboard motor oils may not be intended for use in high-performance air cooled 2-cycle engines, and should never be used in your Shindaiwa engine!
Starting And Stopping The Blower 4. Slide the ignition switch to the "I" WARNING! (ON) position, then depress the throt- WARNING! tle lever half way and lock throttle Never operate the blower by moving throttle lock lever halfway unless all controls are Danger from rotating impeller! down.
Adjusting The Harness Adjusting Engine Idle Speed The Shindaiwa EB500 Blower features n The shoulder harness is filled with IMPORTANT! an advanced harness system that helps soft padding for reduced operator A clean and unrestricted airflow is essen- ensure maximum operator comfort and fatigue.
In the hands of an experienced opera- parking lots or walkways. tor, the EB500 can efficiently move a n Use full throttle when moving heavy wide variety of debris ranging from loads such as dirt or snow.
IMPORTANT! clockwise to remove). and repair as necessary. The EB500 uses a special high capacity 2. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap n Inspect the engine cooling fins for dry-type air filter element. The filter can to 0.6mm .
Before reinstalling the filter, inspect the condition of the fuel line. If damage or deterioration are noted, the blower should be removed from service until it can be inspected by a Shindaiwa-trained service techni- cian. Wire Hook Fuel Filter Fuel Tank...
CAUTION! Never store this product with any fuel remaining in the tank, fuel lines, or carburetor! Your Shindaiwa warranty does not include coverage for damage caused by “stale” or contaminated fuels! n LUBRICATION Remove the spark...
Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Consult with an authorized Does the engine crank? Fluid in the crankcase. servicing dealer. Internal damage. Loose spark plug. Tighten and retest. Good compression? Excess wear on cylinder, piston, rings. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer.
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with a Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a...
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS Remedy Symptom Possible Cause Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Poor acceleration. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. Lean fuel/air mixture. Adjust: 2,700 min -1 Idle speed set too low.
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