Shindaiwa EB212 - Manual (Page 18)

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Cylinder Exhaust Port
Level 3.
IMPORTANT
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess
carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to main-
tain this engine within the emissions durability period. Shindaiwa
strongly recommends that you return your unit to your Shindaiwa
dealer for this important maintenance service.
c
arburetor adJustment
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel
break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-
in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions
will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.
High Altitude Adjustment
High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this
engine.
Level 2.
Tools required: Screwdriver, tachometer
Parts required: None.
NOTE
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in com-
pliance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have
acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.
Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark
arrestor screen and blower pipes are installed.
Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature.
Stop engine. Turn red HI speed needle (A) CCW (counter clockwise) to
stop.
Idle Speed Adjustment with tachometer.
•Start engine and turn “idle” speed adjustment screw (B) to idle RPM
found on page 21 in the "Specifications" section of this manual.
Accelerate to full throttle for 2-3 seconds to clear excess fuel from
engine then return to idle. Accelerate to full throttle to check for
smooth transition from idle to full throttle. If engine stops or stalls after
full warm up return the unit to your authorized Shindaiwa dealer for
repair.
Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle). HI speed RPM
should be set to specifications found on page 21 "Specifications" of this
manual.
Check idle speed and reset if necessary.
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