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                        SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB254 BLOWER 
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and oth-
ers!  Read this manual and familiarize yourself 
 
with the contents.  Always wear eye and hearing 
WARNING!
protection when operating this unit.
X7501920500
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                        Introduction  The Shindaiwa EB254 has been designed and built to deliver superior performance and reliability without compromise to  quality, comfort, safety, or durability.   The information contained in this manual describes units available at the time of production. While every attempt has been  made to give you the very latest information about your Shindaiwa EB254 blower, there may be some differences between  your EB254 blower and what is described here. Shindaiwa reserves the right to mak
                    
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                        General Safety Instructions Work Safely   WARNING!  Blowers operate at a very high speed    Use Good Judgment and can do serious damage or injury if  they are misused or abused. Never al- ALWAYS wear eye protection that complies with ANSI Z 87.1 or your ap- low a person without training or instruc- plicable national standard to shield against thrown objects. tion to operate your EB254 Blower! NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventila- tion. Fumes from engine exhaust ca
                    
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                        The Properly Equipped Operator Always wear eye protection such as a face shield Wear hearing protection  or goggles while operating this unit. Never operate when operating this unit. the blower when visibility is poor. Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of inhalation injuries. Keep a proper footing and  Wear close-fitting clothing to protect legs and arms. do not overreach. Maintain  Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recommended. your balance at all times  Do not wear clothing or j
                    
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                        Unit Description Handle Throttle  Limiter Lever Throttle  Lever Recoil/ Starter  Air Cleaner  Cover Fuel Primer Bulb Blower Tube Nozzle Exhaust Fuel Filler IMPORTANT! Cap Safety and Operation Information Labels:   Make sure all information labels are   undamaged and readable. Immediately  replace damaged or missing information  labels. New labels are available from  your local authorized Shindaiwa dealer. Figure 3  Contents Using Figure 3 as a guide, familiar- Carefully inspect all components fo
                    
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                        Specifications Model EB254 Engine Type 4-cycle air cooled gasoline engine, vertical cylinder Engine Bore x Stroke 34 mm x 27 mm (1.3 in x 1.1 in.) 3 Engine Displacement 24.5cc (1.5 in ) Unit Weight (without blower tube) Less Fuel 4.9 kg (10.8 lb) Unit Dimensions (LxWxH) 897 x 255 x 375 mm (35 x 10 x 15 in) Fuel Tank Capacity 0.6 liter/20.0 oz. Fuel/oil ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil Carburetor Diaphragm type Ignition CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition) Spark Plug NGK CMR5H
                    
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                        Assembling the Blower WARNING! Danger from rotating impeller!  Stop the engine before installing or removing the blower tubes!  Never perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this unit  Push the blower tube  while the engine is running!  over the discharge port  and locking pin Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work surface. 1.  Grasp the blower tube as shown, and push the tube over the blower dis- charge port and locking pins. Locking Pin Blower 1 Tube Rotate clockw
                    
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                        Mixing Fuel  WARNING!  Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shin- daiwa 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 deteriora- tion of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other en
                    
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                        Mixing Instructions  Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by   1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of locality. Contact your local govern-   gasoline. ment for the laws affecting your area.   2. Add the proper amount of engine oil to gasoline. As a precaution, store fuel in an ap-  3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. proved, airtight container. Store in a   4. Add remaining gasoline,  close fuel container, and remix. well-ventilated, unoccupied buil
                    
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                        Starting the Engine (continued) 4.  Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle  Full Throttle lever half way and lock throttle by moving throttle lock lever halfway  Idle Ignition  ON Switch down. See Figure 6. Throttle  Throttle  Lock Lever Lever 5.  Hold the blower firmly with your left hand on the handle. Figure 6 6.  Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the  starter engage. See Figure 7. 7.  As the starter engages, pull the s
                    
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                        Operating Blower     WARNING!  Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.  Breathing CO can cause un- consciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns.  ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust  is directed away from your face and body.     WARNING!  Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result.  Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.  IMPORTANT! Use reduced s
                    
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                        Throttle Control   IMPORTANT! To avoid engine damage due to over-revving do not block blower pipe. 1.  Use only during appropriate hours. 2.  Control engine speed with throttle lever, or for continuous use, set en- gine speed with throttle lock lever.  3.   Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces. Additional speed  may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc. from lawns and flower- beds. NOTE: Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task.  Re- member, the higher th
                    
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                        Maintenance Intervals 3 MONTHS  MAINTENANCE DAILY OR EVERY YEARLY COMPONENT / SYSTEM OR 135  PROCEDURE BEFORE USE REFUEL 600 HOURS HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace I  * I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace I  * R * Fuel System Inspect/Replace I (1) * I (1) * Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace I / C / R * Cooling System Inspect/Clean I / C Valve Adjustment Inspect/Adjust (2) Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace I / C
                    
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                        Air Filter 1.   Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the thumb screw and lifting up.  See Figure 13A. Unscrew  Figure 13A Fasteners 2.  Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise dam- aged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 13B. 3.  Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling.  4.  Inspect the air cleaner element. If the  element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one. See Figure  Pre-Filter 13B. 5.  Tap filter gently 
                    
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                        Spark Plug Counter-  CAUTION! clockwise  Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder bore! Before remov- to remove. ing the spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark plug and cylinder head  area!  Allow the engine to cool before servicing the spark plug! Cylinder  threads can be damaged by tightening or loosening the spark plug while  the engine is hot! 1.  Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. See Figure 14. Clean the spark plug  2.  Clean and adjust the spark plug gap   and che
                    
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                        Valve Adjustment ■ Combustion chamber should be ■ Replace the spark plug annually:  decarbonized, and the valve clear- Use only the type recommended in  ance should be adjusted. It is highly the ”Specifications” section or an  recommended that this is done equivalent  resistor type spark plug  by a Shindaiwa-trained service of the correct heat range. Set spark  technician. plug electrode gap to 0.6  mm. IMPORTANT! The valve clearance should be adjusted. It is highly recommended that  this is don
                    
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                        Exhaust System Spark Arrester Maintenance          WARNING!  Arrester Screen Never operate this blower with a damaged or missing muffler or  Cover spark arrester! Operating with missing or damaged exhaust components is  a fire hazard, and can also damage your hearing!   Hard starting or a gradual loss of performance can be caused by carbon  deposits lodged in the spark arrester screen. For maximum performance, the  spark arrester screen should be periodically cleaned as follows. See Figure  Arre
                    
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                        Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that: Idle Ajust- •   Air filter is clean and properly installed. ment Screw •   Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon. •   Blower pipes are installed. 1.  Start engine, run at idle for 2-3 minutes. Figure 9 2.  Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle  speed screw should be set to the specifications found on Page 6 “Specifi- cations” of this manual. Turn idle screw clockwise to increase idle speed;  counter clockwi
                    
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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