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INTRODUCTION

The FRADAN Back-Pack Blower model BB-70 is a ruggedly built, high performance gasoline powered unit

designed for blowing leaves and other lawn debris. Proper maintenance and use of the FRADAN Back-Pack

Blower will guarantee years of safe, service-free, reliable operation. We urge you to follow these instructions to

assure safe and reliable operation.

TECHNICAL DATA

MODEL

...................................................................BB-70

Engine Type

...........................................................Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine

Displacement

.........................................................63.3 cc (3.86 cu. in.)

Bore

........................................................................48.0 mm (1.89 in.)

Stroke

.....................................................................35.0 mm (1.38 in.)

Carburetor

..............................................................Walbro Diaphragm, model WYK w/ primer bulb

Ignition System

......................................................Flywheel Magneto

Spark Plug

..............................................................NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)

Exhaust System

.....................................................Spark Arrestor Muffler

Fuel

.........................................................................Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil)

Fuel/Oil Ratio

.........................................................40:1 High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil

Gasoline

.................................................................89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol,

more than 10% ethyl alochol or 15% MTBE.

Fuel Tank Capacity

................................................1.68 Liters (57 liq. oz.)

Recoil Starter System

...........................................Automatic Recoil Starter

Idle Speed

..............................................................2350-2850 (RPM)

Wide Open Throttle Speed

...................................6800-7300 (RPM)

Maximum Air Speed

(measured at pipe end)

............338 KM/H (210 mph)

Average Air Volume

(measured at pipe end)

............18.1 cu. m/min. (640 cu. ft./min.)

Maximum Air Volume

(measured at housing)

...........34.0 cu. m/min. (1200 cu. ft./min.)

Length

....................................................................375 mm (14.76 in.)

Width

.......................................................................485 mm (19.1 in.)

Height

.....................................................................527 mm (20.75 in.)

Weight

.....................................................................10.4 kg. (23.0 lb.)

Technical Data subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for BB-70

Page 1: ...ons carefully and follow rules for safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury OPERATOR S MANUAL Fradan Manufacturing Corp 499 Fifth Avenue New Rochelle NY 10801 Phone 914 632 3769...

Page 2: ...ximum performance and non obsolescence With proper care and maintenance of your unit we assure you years of service free operation This booklet refers to the information which you should learn in orde...

Page 3: ...Flywheel Magneto Spark Plug NGK BPM 8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Muffler Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 40 1 High Performance two stroke air cooled engi...

Page 4: ...n act or a condition which can lead to SERIOUS INJURY WARNING DANGER The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other rep...

Page 5: ...e the fuel in a properly marked container that is approved by local codes and ordinances for such usage Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine is running Never start or run the engine inside...

Page 6: ...of the machine stop operation immediately and check the machine carefully If necessary have the machine serviced by a authorized FRADAN dealer Never continue to operate a machine which may be malfunct...

Page 7: ...l pipe Install the curved pipe Curved pipe installation is optional and not necessary for normal use of back blower Design of curved pipe will cause resist ance in handling air tube due to air pressur...

Page 8: ...and loca tion of storage container IMPORTANT Two stroke fuel may separate Shake fuel container thoroughly before each use Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use within a month FU...

Page 9: ...l mixture stored longer than this will cause hard starting and poor perform ance If fuel mix has been stored longer than this time it should be removed and filled with a fresh mixture 2 Never fill the...

Page 10: ...les and Precautions OPERATIONS ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES STARTING COLD ENGINE 1 Move the throttle lever to the half open position 2 Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly 7 10...

Page 11: ...lter is dirty replace the filter When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with gasoline AIR FILTER Accumulative dust in the air filter will reduce engine eff...

Page 12: ...nit incorporates an electronic ignition system which does not require any adjustment MUFFLER AND EXHAUST PORT In the event that the engine should lose power and overheat the muffler should be removed...

Page 13: ...is adequate FAILURE TO START Dispose of fuel in tank Insure that fuel is fresh and clean Check fuel filter to make sure it is clean Replace filter if necessary Make sure air filter elements are clean...

Page 14: ...Damages caused by tampering with engine speed governors or running engines above specified and recommended engine speed Engine damage caused by the use of other or any starting fluids Damages caused...

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