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GENERAL STARTING AND OPERATING INFORMATION
BLOWERS
ENGINE:
See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when
checking and filling oil and gasoline.
FUEL VALVE:
Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).
STOP SWITCH:
Located on the engine. "ON" position.
CHOKE:
Operated with choke lever on side of engine.
THROTTLE:
Controlled by throttle lever on the handle. Move remote throttle control to fast position. Pull starting rope to start
engine.
ENGINE SPEED:
Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
check trouble shooting section.
VACUUMS
ENGINE:
See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when
checking and filling oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED:
Controlled by throttle lever on the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish
your current cleaning task.
CHOKE:
Briggs-See primer.
Honda-Place remote throttle in choke position
PRIMER:
Push primer per engine instructions (B&S only).
THROTTLE:
Move throttle to fast/choke position. Located on handle.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
check trouble shooting section.
DEBRIS LOADERS
LOADER MUST BE SECURED OR MOUNTED BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE:
See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling
oil and gasoline.
ENGINE SPEED:
Controlled by throttle lever on the engine.
INTAKE HOSE:
Hose mounting assembly must be properly attached to vac housing and safety switch must be engaged before engine will start.
Note: Any damage to the switch or wiring harness will prevent engine from starting.
THROTTLE:
Move throttle control to fast position.
KEY SWITCH (Electric models):
Turn to start position until engine begins to fire, immediately release the key to the run position.
Note:
Do not hold key in start position more than 10 seconds per attempt.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 13. Also see engine owner's manual.
GENERAL OPERATION
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operating. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are
trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING
STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible
malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not
smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.
Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil
TM
) is an acceptable alternative for minimizing the formation of gum
deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in storage container or fuel tank. Follow stabilizer
manufacturer’s instructions to determine proper mix ratio. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding
stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.
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