Shindaiwa EB8520RT EVC manual Daily Maintenance, Prior to each workday, perform the following

Maintenance

IMPORTANT!

MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PER FORMED BY ANY REPAIR ESTABLISH MENT OR INDIVIDUAL, HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE PER FORMED BY A DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION THE USE OF PARTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN PER FORMANCE 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.

NOTE:

Using non-standard replacement parts could invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.

Daily Maintenance

Prior to each workday, perform the following:

■Remove all dirt and debris from blower exterior and the engine. Check the cooling fins and air cleaner for clog ging and clean as necessary.

■Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses for possible fuel leaks, and repair as

necessary.

■Inspect the entire blower for loose, damaged, or missing components, and repair as necessary.

■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.

Every 10 Hours

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosen ing the thumbscrews and lifting. See Figure 21.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one.

IMPORTANT!

The blower 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!

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.

Air Cleaner

Element

Cover

Pre-Filter

Thumbscrews

To remove the cover, loosen the thumbscrews and lift.

Figure 21

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!

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