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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB854 BLOWER
EB854RT BLOWER
EB854RT
EB854
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.
X7501970601
07/10
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ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to make Introduction WARNING! changes in production without prior notice, The Shindaiwa EB854 has been The engine exhaust from and without obligation to make alterations designed and built to deliver superior this unit contains chemicals known to units previously manufactured. performance and reliability without to the State of California to cause compromise to quality, comfort, safety, IMPORTANT! cancer, birth defects or other repro- or durability. ductive
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General Safety Instructions Work Safely Blowers operate at a very high speed and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a per- son without training or instruction to operate your Blower! Stay Alert You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this unit safely. IMPORTANT! WARNING! This engine is equipped with a heat sensor in order to prevent the engine from over- Never make unauthorized heating. If the sensor is activated, engine speed will be reduced
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Safety Labels IMPORTANT! Safety and Operation Information Labels: Make sure all information labels are undamaged and readable. Immedi- ately replace damaged or missing infor- mation labels. New labels are available from your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. WARNING! Metal surfaces of crank- case may be hot! Always wear gloves when handling this unit. The Properly Equipped Operator Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. Gloves offer added protection and are Wear hearing p
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Be Aware of the Working Environment Debris sometimes collects on the Make sure bystanders or blower intake. Never clean out debris observers outside the 15m from the blower while the engine is (50-foot) “danger zone” wear running! 15 METERS Avoid long-term operation in very hot or very cold weather. Reduce the risk of Never operate the blower bystanders being struck 15m if any component parts are by flying debris. Make sure damaged, loose, or missing! no one is within 15 meters (5
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Unit Description Throttle Lever Using this illustration as a guide, famil- Spark Plug iarize yourself with the blower and its Engine Cover components. Understanding the unit Stop Switch helps ensure top performance, longer Starter service life, and safer operation. Handle Fan Case Exhaust Outlet Air Cleaner Cover Fuel Tank EB854RT EB854 Stop Switch Throttle Fuel Filler Lever Cap Throttle Assembly Swivel Tube Flexible Tube Figure 3 90° Discharge Tube Specifica tions Model EB854 EB854RT
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Assembly Prior to Assembly Before assembling the blower, make ■ Two tube clamps (102 and 89 mm). Carefully inspect all components for damage. sure you have all required components. ■ This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT! and a tool kit containing a tool ■ Power unit and blower assembly. bag, 4 mm hex wrench, 5 mm hex The terms “left”, “left-hand”, “LH”; ■ Flexible tube, swivel tube, two noz- wrench and a combination spark “right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” zles and straight tub
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Assembly Assembling the EB854RT IMPORTANT! This unit is equipped with a static Throttle Assembly discharge reduction wire. This wire Swivel helps direct static buildup into the air Tube stream reducing the felt amount to the operator. 1. Place the blower upright on the ground or a sturdy work surface and note parts orientation as shown in Flexible Tube Figure 7. Optional Long Nozzle Throttle Cable (ø74 mm) 2. Remove static wire from package Holder and fix eyelet to right
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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 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by 2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. locality. Contact your local govern- 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. ment for the laws affecting your area. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap- proved, airtight container. Store in a IMPORTANT! well-ventilated, unocc
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Starting the Engine Starting Procedure 1. Place the blower on the ground. Full Throttle EB854 Pull upward rapidly 2. Prime the fuel system by repeatedly depressing the fuel primer bulb until no air bubbles are visible in the fuel discharge line. Idle IMPORTANT! ON EB854RT The primer system only pushes fuel Throttle Lock through the carburetor. Repeatedly Lever Ignition Switch pressing the primer bulb will not flood Full Throttle the engine with fuel. Throttle Lever Choke UP: Figure
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Throttle Control EB854RT The EB854RT blower is equipped with a multi- function throttle control. The “Cruise” function allows the operator to use a thumb controlled lever for constant speed use without using the throttle trigger. This is useful for limiting the fatigue caused from holding the throttle for extended periods of time. On the opposite side, a two position “Limiter” control allows full engine speed when set for “Turbo” or limits the throttle to a pre-set engine speed when set to lo
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Using The Blower ■ Use low throttle settings when IMPORTANT! Operating Tips clearing lightweight materials from In the hands of an experienced opera- Blower noise increases at higher around lawns or shrubbery. tor, the blower can efficiently move throttle settings! Always use the lowest a wide variety of debris ranging from ■ Use medium to higher throttle set- throttle setting required to get the job grass clippings to gravel. As a general tings to move grass or leaves from done! rule, oper
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Maintenance (continued) Daily Maintenance ■ Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses WARNING! CAUTION! for possible fuel leaks, and repair as necessary. To reduce fire hazard, keep The engine is cooled by air drawn the engine and muffler free of dirt, into the air intake cover on the ■ Inspect the entire blower for loose, debris, and leaves. blower housing. The blower fan then damaged, or missing components, pushes the cooling air through an and repair as necessary. Prior to each workday, pe
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Maintenance (continued) Every 50 Hours (more frequently if reduced perfor- ■ Inspect the filter element for signs of contamination from debris. A mance is noted) contaminated fuel filter should be ■ INSPECTION Inspect the entire replaced with a new Shindaiwa blower and tubes for damage, replacement element. Before rein- Hooked including loose or missing compo- Wire stalling the filter, inspect the con- nents, and repair as necessary. dition of the fuel line. If you note ■ SPARK PLUG Repl
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135 Hour Valve Adjustment ■ Combustion chamber should be decarbonized, and the valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that this is done by a Shindaiwa-trained service technician. ■ Replace the spark plug annually: Use only the type recommended in the ”Specifications” section or an equivalent resistor type spark plug of the correct heat range. Set spark plug electrode gap to 0.6 mm (0.024 in). IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended th
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Long Term Storage 1. Prime the primer bulb until no more • Remove the spark plug and pour Whenever the unit will not be used fuel is passing through. about 1/4 ounce of 2-cycle mix- for 30 days or longer, use the follow- ing oil into the cylinder through the ing procedures to prepare it for storage: 2. Start and run the engine until it spark plug hole. Slowly pull the recoil stops running. • Clean external parts thoroughly. starter 2 or 3 times so oil will evenly • Drain all the fuel from
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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 Low fuel quality. octane of 89 or higher mixed with an air cooled engine oil that meets or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or JASO FD classifi ed oils at 50:1 gasoline/oil ratio. Valve adjustment. Valve clearance too tight. Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. Adjust
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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. What To Check Remedy Possible Cause 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. What To Check Remedy Possible Cause 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
