Daily Maintenance - Shindaiwa EB8510RT Manual Del Usuario

Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL,
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER
OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED
BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION
THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT
EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND
DURABILITY TO AUTHORIZED PARTS
MAY IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON THE
OUTCOME OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

Daily Maintenance

WARNING!
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
and muffler free of dirt, debris, and
leaves.
Every 10 Hours
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
1. Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen-
ing the thumb screw and lifting up. See
Figure 1.
. Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the
pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged,
replace it with a new one.
3. Clean the pre-filter with soap and water.
Let dry before reinstalling.
4. Inspect the air cleaner element. If the el-
ement is damaged or distorted, replace
it with a new one.
IMPORTANT!
The.EB8510.uses.a.special.high.capacity.
dry-type air filter element. The filter should
not.be.cleaned.with.a.liquid.cleaner.and.
must NEVER be oiled!
5. Tap filter gently on a hard surface to
dislodge debris from element or use com-
pressed air from the inside to blow debris
out and away from the air filter element.
WARNING!
Before.performing.any.maintenance,.
repair.or.cleaning.work.on.the.unit,.
make.sure.the.engine.is.completely.
stopped..Disconnect.the.spark.plug.
wire.before.performing.service.or..
maintenance.work.
CAUTION!
The.engine.is.cooled.by.air.drawn.into.
the.air.intake.cover.on.the.blower..
housing..The.blower.fan.then.pushes.
the.cooling.air.through.an.opening.in.the.
fan.housing,.forcing.it.past.the.cylinder.
cooling fins. Failure to keep the cooling
system.and.its.passages.clear.of.debris.
will.likely.result.in.engine.overheating,.a.
major.cause.of.serious.engine.problems.
that.can.lead.to.failure.
Cover Latch
Thumb
Screw
Figure 21
IMPORTANT!
Direct.the.air.stream.at.the.inside.face.of.
the filter only!
6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and
cover in the reverse order of removal.
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly.with.your.unit.and.may.cause.
damage.and.lead.to.personal.injury.
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
Prior to each workday, perform
the following:
n Remove all dirt and debris from blower
exterior and the engine. Check the cool-
ing fins and air cleaner for clogging and
clean as necessary.
n Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses for
possible fuel leaks, and repair as neces-
sary.
n Inspect the entire blower for loose, dam-
aged, or missing components, and repair
as necessary.
n Carefully remove any accumulations
of dirt or debris from the muffler and
fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these areas
can lead to engine overheating, fire or
premature wear.
Air Cleaner
Cover
Pre-Filter Element
To remove the cover, loosen the thumb screw
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air
cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
WARNING!
NOTE:
on the bottom and lift up.
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