Shindaiwa EB854RT, X7501970601 Stopping The Engine, Starting Procedure, When The Engine Starts

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Starting the Engine

Starting Procedure

1.Place the blower on the ground.

2.Prime the fuel system by repeatedly depressing the fuel primer bulb until no air bubbles are visible in the fuel discharge line.

IMPORTANT!

The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly

pressing the primer bulb will not flood

the engine with fuel.

Choke UP:

Closed

Choke DOWN:

 

Open

Fuel Primer

Figure 11

Bulb

 

3.Cold Engine Only. Choke the engine by moving the choke lever up (choke is closed). See Figure 11.

When The Engine Starts

■■Open the choke (if it is not already open) by moving the choke lever down.

EB854

Full Throttle

Idle

ON

EB854RT

Throttle Lock

 

Lever

Ignition

 

Switch

Full Throttle

 

Throttle Lever

Figure 12

4.Move the throttle lever to half throttle. RT Model: Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position, then depress the throttle lever halfway and lock throttle by moving the throttle lock lever halfway down. See Figure 12.

5.Hold the blower firmly with you left hand on the fan case.

6.Using your right hand, pull the starter handle slowly until you feel the starter engage. See Figure 13.

■■If the engine does not continue to run, repeat the appropriate start- ing procedures for a cold or warm engine.

Pull upward

rapidly

Figure 13

7.As the starter engages, pull the starter handle upward rapidly.

8.If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 until the engine starts.

WARNING!

Never operate the blower

unless all controls are properly installed and in good working order.

Never operate the blower if the cyl- inder cover is missing or damaged!

■■After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.

If The Engine Does Not Start

Repeat the appropriate starting pro- cedures for warm or cold engine. If the engine still will not start, follow the “Starting a Flooded Engine” procedure.

Starting A Flooded Engine

1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.

2.Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times.

3.If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping The Engine

1.Cool the engine by allowing it to run at idle for 2–3 minutes.

2.Push and hold the Stop button down until the engine stops. RT Model: Slide the ignition switch towards the rear to “O” (OFF). See Figure 14.

EB854

OFF

 

Ignition Switch

Stop Button

OFF

EB854RT

 

Figure 14

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Contents EB854 Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others EB854 Blower EB854RT BlowerIntroduction ContentsSafety and operation labels Minimize the Risk of Fire General Safety InstructionsWork Safely Stay AlertProperly Equipped Operator Safety LabelsEmission Control Exhaust & Evaporative Be Aware of the Working EnvironmentUnit Description SpecificationsAssembling the EB854 Blower AssemblyPrior to Assembly Assembling the EB854RT Install throttle cable holder just forHandling Fuel Mixing FuelRecoil starter can be damaged by abuse Filling the Fuel TankStarting the Engine After useIf The Engine Does Not Start Starting ProcedureWhen The Engine Starts Stopping The EngineThrottle Control EB854RT Adjusting The HarnessMaintenance Using The BlowerEvery 10/15 Hours Daily MaintenancePrior to each workday, perform the following Every 10 Hours More frequently in dusty conditionsSpark Arrester Engine Break-In Hour Valve AdjustmentCarburetor Adjustment Adjusting Engine Idle SpeedLong Term Storage Troubleshooting Guide Engine is knocking Excessive vibration Poor accelerationEngine stops abruptly Top of engine is getting dirty and oilyExceptions Purchased Repair Parts and Accessories 01/2010 Page Page Page Page Parts/Serial Number Servicing Information

EB854RT, X7501970601, EB854 specifications

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