ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EVERY 10 HOURS
IMPORTANT!
Maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and sys- tems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual. However, warranty repairs must be performed by a dealer or service center autho- rized by Shindaiwa Corporation The use of parts that are not equivalent in performance and durability to autho- rized parts may impair the effective- ness of the emission control system and may have a bearing on the outcome of a warranty claim.
WARNING!
Before performing any mainte- nance on this blower, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire!
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
Remove the Element
Cover Latch
| 48013 |
Cover | Element |
Snap the cover up from the | |
bottom to remove. | Figure 12 |
1.Remove the air cleaner cover by gently lifting the cover latch. See figure 12.
2.Inspect the filter. If the element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one.
Daily Maintenance
nRemove dirt and debris from the blower exterior.
nInspect the engine, tank, and hoses for possible fuel leaks, and repair as necessary.
nInspect the entire blower for loose, damaged, or missing components, and repair as necessary.
nInspect the engine cooling fins for accumulations of dirt or debris, and clean as necessary.
CAUTION!
Dirty or damaged cooling system components may allow the engine to overheat, possibly causing seri- ous engine damage!
Operating the blower with loose, missing, or damaged components could allow the engine to over- speed, possibly causing serious engine damage!
IMPORTANT!
The EB501 uses a special high capac- ity
3.Tap filter gently on a hard surface to disloge debris from element or use compressed air to blow debris from the air filter element.
IMPORTANT!
Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!
4.Wash the filter cover with soap and water and blow dry.
5.Install the filter element and cover in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION!
Never operate the blower if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!
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