Flowtron Leaf Eater LE-900F, Owner'S Manual

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Model # _____________________________________________
Serial # _____________________________________________
The model and serial number will be found on the decal attached to
the underside of the motor duct housing.
You should record both model and serial numbers and keep in a
safe place for future reference.
Instructions given with this symbol
are for personal safe t y. Be sure to fo l-
l ow them.
ONE Year Limited Warranty on FLOWTRON LEAF-EATER THE ULTIMATE MULCHER — LE-900F
FLOWTRON, division of Armatron warrants your Flowtron Leaf-Eater to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and
service for one year from date of the original purchase. All parts which are defective will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Any implied war-
ranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability are also limited in duration for one year from the original purchase date. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
The provisions of this warranty shall not apply to any Flowtron Leaf-Eater which has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident, nor which is used
for a purpose for which it is not designed, or which shall have been repaired or altered in any way so as to adversely affect its performance and
reliability. Service by unauthorized parties voids your warranty. Warranty covers only the original purchaser. Commercial and/or professional use is
excluded from warranty coverage.
Flowtron neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with its products. No responsibility is
assumed for any consequential damages that may result from the use of a Flowtron product, not for damages due to accident, abuse, lack of
responsible care, the affixing of any unauthorized attachments, loss of parts or subjecting this unit to any but the specified voltage. Some states do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of the incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FLOWTRON Outdoor Products, 15 Highland Ave, Malden,MA 02148 • an ARMATRON Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AGE
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Know Your Flowtron Ultimate Leaf-Eater . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,5
1. Assemble Funnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Attach Funnel to Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Assemble Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Attach Spacer and Handle Grips to Legs . . . . . 5
5. Assemble Housing to Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Rules and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Motor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safe Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1. Moving Your Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Loading Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Mulching Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1. Cleaning Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2. Replacement of Cutting Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Replacement of Spinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Cleaning Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FIGURE 1
FRONT
P a rts List — FLOWTRON ELECTRIC L E A F - E ATER #LE-900F
Ref. # Part # Description Qty.
1 355 2118 FUNNEL 2
2 245 6237 P28 SCREW, SHT. MTL., PAN HD., PHIL, #8 X 1/2, BLK. 2
3 345 2285 P42 SCREW, PAN HD., PHIL, #10 X-3/4 2
4 345 2285 P29 SCREW, PAN HD., PHIL, #8 X 5/8 8
5 396 2599 LEG HUB SPACER 2
6 355 2117 MAIN HOUSING 2
7 305 3015 JUMPER WIRE ASSY. 1
8 352 2138 MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE 1
9 355 2116 BULKHEAD 1
10 396 2877 PO1 CUTTING LINE 2
11 396 2438 HANDLE GRIP 2
12 355 3150 MULCHING DISC 1
13 345 2978 SCREW, PHIL, HEAD, #10-24 x 5/8 2
14 245 6272 P04 #10 FLAT WASHER 2
15 352 3149 CUTOFF BRACKET 1
16 567 4675 ‘‘O’’ RING 1
17 368 2766 P1 LEG, LEFT 1
18 368 2767 P1 LEG, RIGHT 1
19 355 3105 SPACER, CIRCUIT BREAKER 1
20 394 3500 CIRCUIT BREAKER 1
21 355 2135 STORAGE DOOR 1
22 312 2517 POWER CORD 1
23 355 2115 MOTOR HOUSING 1
24 343 2570 BAFFLE (NOT SHOWN) 1
25 379 3449 MOTOR 1
26 355 2134 LEG KNOB 2
27 355 2133 LEG HUB 2
28 367 2574 FRICTION PAD 2
29 355 2555 ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1
30 355 2130 SWITCH COVER 1
31 305 1779 SPINNER HEAD ASSEMBLY 1
32 394 3014 SWITCH, ON/OFF 1
33 345 2285 P34 SCREW, PAN HD., PHIL, #8 X 1-1/4 6
34 367 3011 FILTER ELEMENT, REMOVABLE 1
35 396 2136 BUNGEE CORD 1
36 595 1506 WIRE CONNECTOR 1
37 345 1683 JAM WASHER, SPINNER (NOT SHOWN) 1
38 369 1689 INSERT, SPINNER (NOT SHOWN) 1
39 345 3199 THREADED STUD 1
40 357 3197 NUT
41 355 2816 LEG CLAMP, UPPER 1
42 355 2817 LEG CLAMP, LOWER 1
43 245 6225 P33 SCREW, PAN HD., PHIL PARK, #8-32 X 5/8 4
44 245 6267 P44 NUT, HEX STL, PARK, #8-32, 11/32 4
45 357 3151 OWNER’S MANUAL 1
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