Giant-Vac ELBX10151BV Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

 

 

 

 

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preliminaries 

 

Congratulations! 

 

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today.  If properly 
cared for, your new blower will provide years of dependable service.  Please read and follow this instruction 
manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment. 
 
As you carefully unpack your unit, you will find the following items: 

 

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Blower Unit 

Handle Assembly including:

 

1 – Upper Handle with foam grip 
1 – Lower Handle 
1 – Mid-Handle Support Panel 

1   Front Caster Wheel Kit

 including: 

1 – Front Caster Bracket 
1 – Front Caster Wheel 
1 – Axle Bolt with lock nut 

Package of assembly hardware 

Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration 

 

Each product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may occur during 
shipment.  If any such damage is found upon initial inspection, 

immediately

 notify the transport carrier who 

delivered your machine, as they are solely responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent 
adjustments necessary.  
 

Before assembly, please take a moment and record your model number and serial number below for 
future reference (both numbers are located on the silver tag attached to the machine): 
 

Model number_______________________________ 
 
Serial number________________________________ 

 

Also be sure to promptly fill out and return the warranty registration enclosed in your manual packet. 

 
Your new blower requires very little assembly.  Simply follow the instructions contained within this manual to 
begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit. 

 

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

 

 

Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and 
other reproductive harm. 
 
As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an employer, you also may have an obligation under the 
California Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust 
and/or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your workplace.  See California Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of 
the California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 er seq.,
 and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 5194. 

Summary of Contents for ELBX10151BV

Page 1: ...S OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS LIST European Extreme Series Walk Behind Leaf Blower Series 1 Models covered ELBX10151BV Part 7085912 Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above Manual No 7078092 I R 09 14 04 ...

Page 2: ...ary Before assembly please take a moment and record your model number and serial number below for future reference both numbers are located on the silver tag attached to the machine Model number_______________________________ Serial number________________________________ Also be sure to promptly fill out and return the warranty registration enclosed in your manual packet Your new blower requires v...

Page 3: ...lds are attached and functioning properly Do not operate unless they are functioning properly OPERATION Never run an engine in an enclosed area Operate only in the daylight or with good artificial light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled equipment especially when backing up Walk don t run Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely ...

Page 4: ... observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start up procedures when returning the unit to service Never store the machine or fuel container inside w...

Page 5: ...ile allowing for free rotation of wheel HANDLE ASSEMBLY The upper handles are shipped in the folded storage position To unfold loosen two handle knobs and rotate up to the operating position The upper handles are secured with four knobs Insert two 5 16 18 x 2 curved head bolts through the handles directly below the two shipping knobs Place one internal tooth lock washer on each of the bolts Thread...

Page 6: ...EN STARTING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Be sure that the unit is completely assembled all fasteners are tightened securely and all safety guards and components are in place Be sure to check engine s oil and fuel levels and add as needed See engine manual for recommended oil and gasoline specifications Never check the engine while it is running or while you are smoking Check only when engine is cold All...

Page 7: ...d control to STOP position Turn fuel valve to closed position IMPORTANT NOTE If you experience problems with your engine that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by following the instructions contained within the engine manual contact your local engine dealer or call the toll free service number listed in the repair section of the engine manual All engine service warranty or otherwise is required to...

Page 8: ... is too steep for safe operation Angle the unit to a less steep slope until tires stop slipping and traction is regained Be keenly aware of your surroundings while operating unit children and pets can pop out of nowhere Learn to listen to your machine being aware of what a well running unit sounds like can alert you to a potential problem A straining engine or clanging impeller means that trouble ...

Page 9: ...ff and the spark plug wire is disconnected If carburetor adjustment is necessary stand to one side and keep feet and hands in the clear while making adjustments Keep engine free of accumulations of grass leaves or excessive grease An accumulation of these combustible materials may result in a fire Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place Keep the unit and any fuel contai...

Page 10: ...VIBRATION Check to make sure all fasteners are tightened securely Remove intake baffle and visually inspect impeller for broken bent or cracked blades also make sure impeller hub is securely tightened onto engine shaft bolt should be torqued to 15 ft lbs Pull recoil and check for bent engine shaft Contact dealer for repair or replacement if necessary Do not attempt to repair a damaged impeller or ...

Page 11: ...ments Retighten screw recheck and readjust as needed LOOSEN SCREW MOVE CABLE FRONT WHEEL CAMBER ADJUSTMENT Correct camber adjustment will place the front axle at 0 degrees or parallel with level ground and the wheel at 90 degrees or perpendicular with level ground Adjust by loosening the three mounting bolts and placing a square aside the wheel and adjusting until square sits flat on ground and to...

Page 12: ...6 illustrated parts list ELBX10151BV ...

Page 13: ...ischarge 18 3031014 1 BUSHING Steel Sleeve 250 ID x 375 OD x 25 Long 19 27223 1 WASHER 1 4 Split Lock 20 91495 1 SCREW 1 4 20 x 3 4 Hex Head Cap GR5 21 3071782 1 SPRING Extension Side Air Discharge Door 22 3031103 1 KNOB Ball Hand Lever 3 8 16 Metal Insert 23 3034053 1 TUBE Front Wheel Extreme 24 90372 1 NUT 1 4 20 Hex Center Lock GR5 or B 25 3033276 2 ASSY Wheel Tire 410 350 4 Flatfree 3033107 4 ...

Page 14: ...ING Flanged 375 x 500 x 25 625 x 063 Flange 46 90505 1 SCREW 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Head Cap GR5 47 90188 12 WASHER 34 x 69 x 08 Flat 48 76978 1 NUT 1 4 20 Hex Nyloc 49 91298 8 NUT 5 16 18 Hex Nyloc 50 DECAL See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 51 DECAL See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 52 DECAL See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 53 DECAL See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 54 DECAL See DECAL IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 15: ...29776 EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION LOCATED ON REAR OF BLOWER HOUSING 75892 DANGER FLYING MATERIAL LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 22841 DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY LOCATED ABOVE BLOWER DISCHARGE 29490 MODEL YEAR 2004 LOCATED ON REAR OF BLOWER HOUSING 78069 NOISE RATING LOCATED ON REAR OF BLOWER HOUSING ...

Page 16: ...D HANDLE PANEL ON APPLICABLE MODELS 3079269 EASY OFF IMPELLER LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE 1722551 SIMPLICITY LOGO LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE AND MID HANDLE PANEL ON APPLICABLE MODELS 3079268 NO FLAT TIRES LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand 16 m sec2 3046585 GIANT VAC EXTREME LOGO LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE ON APPLICABLE MODELS ...

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Page 20: ...European Extreme Series Walk Behind Leaf Blower Series 1 McDonough GA 30253 USA Manual No 7078092 I R 09 14 04 ...

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