Shindaiwa EB2510/EVC User Manual

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INSPECTION.Inspect.the.entire.blower.

and.tubes.for.damage,.including.loose.

or.missing.components,.and.repair.as.

necessary.

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SPARK.PLUG.Replace.the.spark.plug.

with.a.NGK.CMR5H.(or.equivalent),.

gapped.to.0.6mm.(0.04.in.).

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FUEL.FILTER.Use.a.hooked.wire.to.

extract.the.fuel.filter.from.inside.the.fuel.

tank..See.Figure.15..

CAUTION!
Make sure you do not pierce the fuel 

line with the end of the hooked wire. 

The line is delicate and can be dam-

aged easily.

(more frequently if reduced  

performance is noted)

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. Inspect.the.filter.element.for.signs.of.

contamination.from.debris..A.contami-

nated.fuel.filter.should.be.replaced.with.

a.new.Shindaiwa.replacement.element....................

Before.reinstalling.the.filter,.inspect.the.

condition.of.the.fuel.line..If.you.note.

damage.or.deterioration,.the.blower.

should.be.removed.from.service.until.it.

can.be.inspected.by.a.Shindaiwa-trained.

service.technician.

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COOLING.SYSTEM.Use.a.wood.or..

plastic.scraper.and.a.soft.brush.to..

remove.dirt.and.debris.from.the.cylinder.

fins.and.crankcase.

Every 50 Hours

Figure 15

Every 10/15 Hours

CAUTION!
Never allow dirt or debris to enter the 

cylinder bore! Before removing the 

spark plug, thoroughly clean the spark 

plug and cylinder head area!
Allow the engine to cool before servic-

ing the spark plug! Cylinder threads 

can be damaged by tightening or loos-

ening the spark plug while the engine 

is hot!

Figure 14

1.. Use.the.spark.plug.wrench.to.remove.

the.spark.plug..See.Figure.14.

.. Clean.and.adjust.the.spark.plug.gap..

to.0.6mm.(0.04.in.)..If.the.plug.must.be.

replaced,.use.a.NGK.CMR5H.or.equiva-

lent.type.plug.of.the.correct..

heat.range.

3.. Install.the.spark.plug.finger-tight.in.the.

cylinder.head,.then.tighten.it.firmly.

with.the.spark.plug.wrench..If.a.torque.

wrench.is.available,.torque.the.spark.

plug.to.16.7-18.6.Nm.(148-165.inch-

pounds)

139/150-Hour Maintenance

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. Combustion.chamber.should.be.decar-

bonized,.and.the.valve.clearance.should.

be.adjusted..It.is.highly.recommended.

that.this.is.done.by.a.Shindaiwa-trained.

service.technician.

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. Replace.the.spark.plug.annually:.Use.

only.NGK.CMR5H.or.equivalent..

resistor.type.spark.plug.of.the.correct.

heat.range..Set.spark.plug.electrode.gap.

to.0.6mm.(0.04.in.).

NOTE:

The.NGK.CMR5H.also.meets.the..

requirements.for.electro.magnetic..

compliance.(EMC).

Maintenance after first 

139-hours, then every 150-hours 

thereafter.

Valve Adjustment

1.. Remove.cylinder.cover,.rocker.arm.cover,.

and.set.piston.at.TDC-compression....

CAUTION!
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  Performing a valve adjustment 

incorrectly may cause hard starting 

and/or can damage the unit. Refer 

to the C-4 Service Manual for com-

plete valve adjustment procedure 

and torque specifications.

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  If you are unfamiliar with this engine 

or uncomfortable with this proce-

dure, consult with an authorized 

Shindaiwa servicing dealer. 

.. Loosen.adjuster.locknut.so.that.the..5.

mm.Allen.socket.head.adjustment.screw.

can.turn.freely..