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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PB270 POWERBROOM
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.
WARNING!
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Introduction IMPORTANT! The Shindaiwa PB270 PowerBroom is WARNING! The information contained in these designed and built to deliver superior The engine exhaust from instructions describes units available at performance and reliability without this product contains chemicals the time of publication. compromise to quality, comfort, safety known to the State of California or durability. to cause cancer, birth defects or Echo,Inc. reserves the right to make Shindaiwa engines represent th
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Safety Work Safely WARNING! WARNING! A PowerBroom operates at very high Never oper- Never make unauthorized speeds and has the potential to do serious ate power equipment of any kind attachment installations. damage if misused, abused or mishandled. if you are tired or if you are under To reduce the risk of injury, you must main- the influence of alcohol, drugs, tain control at all times, and observe all Stay Alert medication or any other substance safety precautions during operation.
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Safety (continued) The Properly Equipped Operator Always protect yourself from hazards such as thorny brush and flying debris Always wear eye and hearing protection. by wearing gloves and close fitting Shindaiwa recommends wearing a face shield as clothing that covers arms and legs. additional face and eye protection. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level. A
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Product Description Spark Plug PB270 Grip Gearcase Ignition Switch Handle Fuel Tank Outer Tube Tank protector Throttle Trigger Sweeper Belt Sweeper fins Sweeper Drum Using the illustration as a guide, famil- IMPORTANT! WARNING! iarize yourself with your machine and The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and its various components. Understand- Do not make unauthorized “LH”; “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; ing your machine helps ensure top per- modifications or alterations to any “front” and “rear
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Assembly Prior to assembly Before assembling, make sure you have all ■ Kit containing operator’s handle, WARNING! hardware, owner/operator's manual, the components required for a complete Do not make unauthorized unit: tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may inclue a modifications or alterations to your ■ Engine assembly pruner or its components. hex wrench, spanner, and a combina- ■ Outer tube assembly tion spark plug wrench/screwdriver. ■ Drum kit with gearcase
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Assembly (continued) Adjustable Handle Installation Follow these instructions if you wish to Handle Throttle Assembly use the PowerBroom’s adjustable handle instead of the loop handle on youlr power- head assembly. Remove the powerhead assembly’s loop handle. 1. Remove both screws from the Mounting Screw PowerBroom’s adjustable handle assembly. Washer 2. While spreading the handle at the Adjustment Knob mounting hole, position the handle on the outer tube as shown. 3. Reinstall the two m
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Assembly (continued) Sweeper Assembly Secure the drum 2 axle to the shaft Clevis Pin Hitch Pin Install drum axle onto 1 output shaft Drum Axle Cotter Pin 3 Secure with a cotter pin Install the sweeper drum 4 assembly Drum Assembly 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 to install the remain- 1. Push one of the drum axles onto 2. Use a clevis pin and hitch pin to ing axle and drum assembly. either of the two gearcase output secure the drum axle to the shaft. shafts. If necessary, rotate the drum 3. S
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Mixing Fuel WARNING! Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engi
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Mixing Instructions Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required your local government for the laws affecting your area. amount of gasoline. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight con- 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. tainer. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. away from sparks and flames. 4. Add remaining gasoline, clos
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Starting the Engine IMPORTANT!! Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or STOP. IGNITION Primer Bulb SWITCH ON WARNING! Never start the engine from the operating position. 1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Throttle Lock 2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast Button Return Tube idle”: a. Squeeze the throttle lever toward Press primer bulb... Slide ignition to ON the handgrip on
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Stopping the Engine Idle the engine briefly before stopping IGNITION SWITCH OFF (about 2 minutes), then slide the igni- tion switch to the “O” (Engine OFF) position. Adjusting Engine Idle The engine must return to idle speed Idle Speed Adjustment whenever the throttle lever is released. 1. Place the trimmer on the ground, Idle speed is adjustable, and must be set then start the engine, and then allow Idle low enough to permit the engine clutch Adjusting it to idle 2-3 minutes until war
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Operating Break-in and Operation The PowerBroom works best when its Once broken in, a PowerBroom will WARNING! rubber fins can quickly slide or “skim” effortlessly move an amazing variety of BURN DANGER! The over the surface being swept. New or materials, ranging from snow or stand- gearcase will become very hot dur- replacement sweeper belts tend to grip ing water to heavier objects such as ing normal operation. or drag on hard surfaces, and should gravel or wood chips. be thoroughly broke
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Maintenance IMPORTANT! Muffler WARNING! This unit must never be operated with MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL a faulty or missing spark arrester or maintenance, repair, or cleaning muffler. Make sure the muffler is well DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- work on the unit, make sure the FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- secured and in good condition. A worn engine and cutting attachment are or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and MENT OR INDIVIDUA
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Maintenance (continued) 10/15-Hour Maintenance Remove and clean or replace the spark plug. 0.024–0.028 inch ■ Adjust the spark plug electrode gap (0.6–0.7 mm) to 0.024 0.028 inch (0.6-0.7 mm). If the spark plug must be replaced, use only an Champion CJ8Y or NGK BPMR7A, or equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. Clean the spark plug and check the gap at CAUTION! the electrode. Before removing the spark plug, clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and deb
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Maintenance (continued) 300-hour maintenance Gearcase Lubrication The gearcase should be filled with 60 cc (2.0 fl.oz.) of Mobil SHC634 Synthetic Gear Oil. A maximum of 75-80 cc can be used, but never to exceed 80 cc. Opera- tion with excessive oil level will result in high operating temperatures. Do not overfill! Fill the gearcase to the bottom of the Turn gearcase side plate to break the seal WARNING! chamfer on the output gear. and lift the plate from the gearcase DO NOT OVERFILL! BUR
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Maintenance (continued) Muffler Maintenance WARNING! Never operate the unit with a damage or missing muffler or spark Muffler arrester! Operating with a missing or damaged spark arrester is a fire hazard and could also damage your hearing. Hard starting or a gradual loss of perfor- mance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the muffler’s spark arrester Spark screen. Arrester In such cases, performance can usually be restored by removing the spark arrester screen and giving it a t
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START Remedy Possible Cause What To Check Let cool completely and restart. Engine hot/heat soaked. Vaporlock. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane Low fuel quality. Refi ll with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 89 or higher of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/ meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LOW POWER OUTPUT Possible Cause Remedy Symptom Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. Possible Cause Remedy What To Check Poor acceleration. Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized Shindaiw
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Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Troubleshooting Guide (continued) ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS LOW POWER OUTPUT Possible Cause Remedy Symptom Clogged air fi lter. Clean the air fi lter. Possible Cause Remedy What To Check Poor acceleration. Operator is overworking the unit. Use a lower throttle setting. Clogged fuel fi lter. Replace the fuel fi lter. Is the engine overheating? Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized Shindaiw
