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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB802 BLOWER
EB802RT BLOWER
EB802RT
EB802
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.
Part Number 68242-94311 Rev. 6/08
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Introduction Attention Statements The Shindaiwa blower has been designed Throughout this manual are special Read and follow this manual. and built to deliver superior performance “Attention Statements”. Failure to do so could result and reliability without compromise to in serious injury. quality, comfort, safety, or durability. WARNING! A statement preceded by Wear eye and hearing The information contained in this manual the triangular Attention Symbol and protection at all times during
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General Safety Instructions Work Safely WARNING! If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the Blowers operate at a very high speed and Minimize the Risk of Fire unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be can do serious damage or injury if they are repaired before using the unit. misused or abused. Never allow a person NEVER smoke or light fires near the unit. ALWAYS move the unit to a place well without training or instruction to operate ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to away from a fuel sto
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The Properly Equipped Operator Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing Wear hearing protection or jewelry that could get caught in machinery when operating this unit. or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts! Always wear eye protection such as a face shield or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate the blower when visibility is poor. Wear a dust
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Unit Description Stop Switch EB802 Spark Plug Engine Cover Throttle Lever Starter Handle Volute Case Exhaust Outlet Air Cleaner Cover Fuel Tank EB802RT Stop Switch Throttle Lever Throttle Assembly Fuel Filler Cap Swivel Tube Flexible Tube 90° Discharge Tube Figure 3 Specifications Model EB802 EB802RT Dry Weight (without Blower Tubes) 10.4 kg/22.9 lbs 10.3 kg/22.7 lbs Dimensions (L xWxH) 325 x 465 x 545 Engine Type 2 cycle air-cooled gasoline engine, vertical-cylinder Bore & Stroke 49 x
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Assembly Prior to Assembly Using Figure 3 as a guide, familiarize your- ■ Power unit and blower assembly. ■ Lead wire assembly (anti-static). self with the blower and its components. Carefully inspect all components for damage. ■ Flexible tube, swivel tube, two nozzles Understanding the unit helps ensure top and straight tube. performance, longer service life, and safer IMPORTANT! ■ Handgrip (Non RT unit only). operation. The terms “left”, “left-hand”, “LH”; “right”, ■ Two tube clamps (102
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Assembly (continued) Assembling the RT Blower IMPORTANT! This unit is equipped with a static dis- charge reduction wire. This wire helps Throttle direct static buildup into the air stream Assembly Swivel reducing the felt amount to the operator. Tube 1. Place the blower upright on the ground or a sturdy work surface and note parts orientation as shown in Figure 7. 2. Remove static wire from package and Flexible Tube fix eyelet to right hand engine cover Long Nozzle (ø74 mm) screw. See Fi
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Mixing fuel Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities CAUTION! CAUTION! Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil This engine is designed to operate ■ Never use any type of gasoline liters milliliters on a 50:1 mixture consisting of containing more than 10% alcohol 2.5 - 1 50 ml by volume! Some types of gasoline unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD 5 - 1 100 ml contain alcohol as an oxygenate. or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil 10 - 1 200 ml Oxygenated gasoline may cause only. Use of non-approved mixing 20 - 1 40
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Starting the Engine WARNING! WARNING! CAUTION! Danger from rotating Danger from thrown dust or The recoil starter can be damaged debris! impeller! by abuse! The impeller will rotate whenever Always wear eye protection when operating this machine! Never direct ■ Never pull the starter cord to its full the blower is operated! Never oper- length! ate this blower unless the intake the blower stream toward people or animals! cover and blower tubes are properly ■ Always engage the starter befor
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Starting the Engine (continued) 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. Starting A Flooded Engine 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead, and 3. With the spark plug removed, open 5. Repeat the starting procedures for a remove the spark plug (see page 12 for the choke, put the throttle lever in the warm engine. procedures). full throttle position, then cle
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Throttle Control RT The RT blower is equipped with a multi- func- On the opposite side, a two position “Lim- tion throttle control. The “Cruise” function iter” control allows full engine speed when allows the operator to use a thumb controlled set for “Turbo” or limits the throttle to a lever for constant speed use without using the pre-set engine speed when set to low noise throttle trigger. This is useful for limiting the (dB) setting. fatigue caused from holding the throttle for extended
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Adjusting The Harness The Shindaiwa blower features an To tighten straps… advanced harness system that helps B B ensure maximum operator comfort and Quick-adjust buckle ease of operation. Comfortable back pads Pull strap ■ The shoulder harness is filled with soft loops padding for reduced operator fatigue. down. ■ The simplified adjustment system makes it easy to match the harness to every body size and type. A To loosen straps… Pull the quick-adjust A buckles up… …and pull the strap
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Maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any Non-standard parts may OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL maintenance, repair or cleaning work not operate properly with your unit DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER- on the unit, make sure the engine is and may cause damage and lead to FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- completely stopped. Disconnect the personal injury. MENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, spark plug wire before performing WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER-
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Maintenance Every 10/15 Hours 1. Use the spark plug wrench to remove CAUTION! the spark plug. Never allow dirt or debris to enter 2. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap the cylinder bore! Before removing to 0.6mm (0.024”). If the plug must be the spark plug, thoroughly clean the replaced, use a Champion RCJ6Y or spark plug and cylinder head area! equivalent type plug of the correct heat Allow the engine to cool before serv- range. icing the spark plug! Cylinder threads 3. Install the sp
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Maintenance (Continued) 135-Hour Maintenance Every 135 hours of operation, remove and Muffler clean the muffler. WARNING! Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with Arrester Arrester Screen Tail Pipe missing or damaged exhaust com- Screen Cover ponents is a fire hazard, and can also damage your hearing! Remove the Muffler. 1. Use the 4mm hex wrench to remove the five engine cover screws, and then slide the cover from the engine. 2. Use
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Troubleshooting Guide ENGINE DOES NOT START What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Faulty recoil starter. Does the engine NO Consult with an authorized servicing crank? Fluid in the crankcase. dealer. YES Internal damage. NO Good compression? Loose spark plug. Tighten and re-test. YES Excess wear on cylinder, piston, Consult with an authorized servicing rings. dealer. Does the tank contain NO Fuel incorrect, stale, or Refill with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline fresh fuel of the proper contamin
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Troubleshooting Guide LOW POWER OUTPUT What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Operator is overworking the unit. Operate at slower rate. Is the engine Carburetor mixture is too lean. Consult with an authorized servicing overheating? dealer. Improper fuel ratio. Refill with clean fresh unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher, mixed with Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Fallen leaves or debris on intake cover.. Clean intake cover.. Fan, fan cover, cylinder fin
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Troubleshooting Guide ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS What To Check Possible Cause Remedy Clogged air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. Clogged fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter. Poor acceleration. Lean fuel/air mixture. Consult with an authorized servicing dealer. -1 Idle speed set too low. Adjust: 2,000 (±200) min . Ignition switch turned off. Reset the switch and re-start. Fuel tank empty. Refuel. See Fuel section of manual. Clogged fuel filter. Replace fuel filter. Engine stops abruptly.
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The following statement only applies to United States and its territories Shindaiwa Corporation Federal Emission Design And Defect Limited Warranty Utility And Lawn And Garden Engines Shindaiwa Corporation warrants to the initial purchaser and MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment engine You are responsible for the proper use and maintenance of the engine. (herein engine) is designed, built and equipped to conform at You should keep all receipt
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NOTES ©2008 Shindaiwa, Inc. Shindaiwa Inc. Shindaiwa Corporation Part Number 68242-94311 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Revision 6/08 Tualatin, Oregon 97062 Nishi, Asaminami-Ku Shindaiwa is a registered trademark Telephone: 503 692-3070 Hiroshima, 731-3167, Japan of Shindaiwa, Inc. Fax: 503 692-6696 Telephone: 81-82-849-2220 Specifications subject to change without notice. www.shindaiwa.com Fax: 81-82-849-2481 20
