48013
EVERY 10 HOURS
(more frequently in dusty conditions)
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.
IMPORTANT!
The EB501 uses a special high capac-
ity dry-type air filter element. The filter
should not be cleaned with a liquid
cleaner and must NEVER be oiled!
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!
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance on this blower, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire!
Daily Maintenance
n
Remove dirt and debris from the
blower exterior.
n
Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses
for possible fuel leaks, and repair as
necessary.
n
Inspect the entire blower for loose,
damaged, or missing components,
and repair as necessary.
n
Inspect 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!
Snap the cover up from the
bottom to remove.
Element
Cover
Remove the Element
Cover Latch
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.
Figure 12
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