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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB8520 BLOWER
EB8520RT BLOWER
EB8520RT
EB8520
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 68915-94310 Rev. 9/08
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Introduction The Shindaiwa EB8520 has been designed WARNING! Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to make and built to deliver superior performance changes in production without prior notice, The engine exhaust from this and reliability without compromise to qual- and without obligation to make alterations to unit contains chemicals known to the ity, comfort, safety, or durability. units previously manufactured. State of California to cause cancer, The information contained in this manual
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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 Throttle Lever Spark Plug Engine Cover Stop Switch Starter Handle Volute Case Exhaust Outlet Air Cleaner Cover EB8520RT Fuel Tank Stop Switch Throttle Lever EB8520 Fuel Filler Cap Throttle Assembly Swivel Tube Flexible Tube 90° Discharge Tube Figure 3 Specifications Model EB8520 EB8520RT Dry Weight (without Blower Tubes) 11.6 kg/25.57 lbs 11.5 kg/25.35 lbs Dimensions (L xWxH) 350 x 465 x 545 mm Engine Type 4 cycle air-cooled gasoline engine, vertical-cylinder Bore & Str
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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 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 mixi
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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 A buckles up… …and pull the str
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Maintenance IMPORTANT! WARNING! WARNING! MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT Before performing any main- Non-standard parts may not OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL tenance, repair or cleaning work on operate properly with your unit and DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MA DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MA DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER Y BE PER Y BE PER-- the unit, make sure the engine is com- may cause damage and lead to per- FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH- pletely stopped. Disconnect the spark sonal injury. MENT OR INDIVIDUAL,
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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 the 2. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap cylinder bore! Before removing the to 0.6mm (0.024”). If the plug must be spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark replaced, use a NGK CMR5H or equiva- plug and cylinder head area! lent type plug of the correct heat range. Allow the engine to cool before serv- 3. Install the spark plug finger-tight icing the spark plug!
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Maintenance Spark Arrester WARNING! Muffler Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is a Arrester fire hazard, and can also damage your Screen hearing! Arrester Screen Cover Hard starting or a gradual loss of perform- ance can be caused by carbon deposits lodged in the spark arrester screen. For maximum perform-ance, the spark arrester screen should be periodically cleaned as follows: 1. Remove
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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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Emission System Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Owners Warranty Responsibilities The California Air Resources Board, the U.S. Environmental As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for Protection Agency and Shindaiwa Inc. are pleased to explain the the performance of the required maintenance listed in this exhaust and evaporative emission control system warranty on owners manual. Shindaiwa Inc. recommends that you retain all your new small off-road (no
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NOTES ©2008 Shindaiwa, Inc. Shindaiwa Inc. Shindaiwa Corporation Part Number 68915-94310 11975 S.W. Herman Rd. Head Office: 6-2-11 Ozuka Revision 9/08 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
