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‘Whisper-Jet’
Walk-Behind
Leaf Blower
Series 2

Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above

Manual No. 7078231 (Rev. 1, 07/27/2006)
TP 900-5219-R1-BL-G

Models Covered:

LBWJ10172BV

(Part # 7800063)

LBWJ13172BV

(Part # 7085919)

Summary of Contents for Whisper-Jet LBWJ10172BV

Page 1: ...OR R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L P PA AR RT TS S L LI IS ST T Whisper Jet Walk Behind Leaf Blower Series 2 Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above Manual No 7078231 Rev 1 07 27 2006 TP 900 5219 R1 BL G Models Covered LBWJ10172BV Part 7800063 LBWJ13172BV Part 7085919 ...

Page 2: ...y ing 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 reproduc tive 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 ...

Page 3: ...r discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the blower without deflec tors in place Never leave a running unit unattended Always stop engine before leaving unit Never operate with guards not securely in place Be sure all safety features are attached adjusted properly and func tioning properly Never operate with the discharge deflectors removed or altered Do not change the en...

Page 4: ...open flame such as in a water heater Allow unit to cool before storing Shut off fuel while storing or transporting Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors Keep all hardware especially impeller bolt tight and keep all parts in good working condition Replace all worn or dam aged decals Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper oper ation regularly Clean leaves and debris from muffle...

Page 5: ... 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 kn...

Page 6: ...OPERTY WHEN START ING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Be sure that the unit is completely assembled all fasteners are tightened securely and all safety guards and compo nents 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 ...

Page 7: ...ear tire firmly grasp recoil handle and pull briskly You may have to pull several times before engine starts If engine fails to start within a reasonable amount of time discontinue and check engine manual for further instructions Note Do not allow recoil rope to snap back into recoil damage to the rope or recoil could result After engine starts move engine speed control to approximately half and r...

Page 8: ...lly on uneven terrain Avoid steep hills espe cially if surface is wet Do not travel straight down slopes exceeding 14 degrees If tires begin to slip when climbing a slope the grade is too steep for safe operation Angle the unit to a less steep slope until tires stop slipping and trac tion is regained Be keenly aware of your surroundings while operating unit children and pets can pop out of nowhere...

Page 9: ...f the machine close the forward air deflector door by pulling the control lever toward the back of the machine Adjust the dis charge deflector up or down to control angle of dis charge This feature is ideal for such things as blowing debris into neat rows Adjust engine speed to increase or decrease air discharge rate IMPORTANT SHUT UNIT DOWN BEFORE ADJUSTING SIDE DEFLEC TOR HINTS FOR EFFECTIVE OPE...

Page 10: ...stible mate rials may result in a fire Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place Keep the unit and any fuel containers in locked storage to prevent children from playing and or tampering with them Do not store gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers in a basement or any closed area where heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present unless the fuel is ...

Page 11: ...ffle 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 bent engine shaft Serious injury or equipment damage may result BEFORE REMOVING IN...

Page 12: ... as needed 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 touches upper and lower points of tire then retightening bolts An al...

Page 13: ...13 6 warranty registration ...

Page 14: ...14 7 illustrated parts list LBWJ10172BV LBWJ10172BV ...

Page 15: ...15 91523 2 SCREW 5 16 18 x 5 8 Hex Washer Self Tap 16 46465 1 GUIDE Rope 1 4 20 thread 17 7078149 1 ROD Door Front Side Discharge Extreme WJ 18 7078151 1 DOOR Front Air Control WJ 19 91530 2 BOLT 1 4 20 x 3 4 Carriage 20 91584 2 NUT 1 4 20 Hex Flange Lock 21 3071803 1 SPRING Extension Side Air Discharge Door WJ 22 3031103 1 KNOB Ball Hand Lever 3 8 16 Metal Insert 23 22151 1 SLEEVE Axle 24 90372 1...

Page 16: ...16 7 illustrated parts list LBWJ10172BV cont LBWJ10172BV ...

Page 17: ...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 4 NUT 5 16 18 Hex Nyloc 50 3031814 4 SPACER 375 I D x 750 O D x 750 51 75893 1 DECAL Personal Protection See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 52 13010 1 DECAL Danger Cut Finger See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 53 29445 1 DECAL GIANT VAC Small See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 54 75861 1 DECAL GIANT VAC See DECAL IDE...

Page 18: ...18 7 illustrated parts list LBWJ13172BV ...

Page 19: ...15 91523 2 SCREW 5 16 18 x 5 8 Hex Washer Self Tap 16 46465 1 GUIDE Rope 1 4 20 thread 17 7078149 1 ROD Door Front Side Discharge Extreme WJ 18 7078151 1 DOOR Front Air Control WJ 19 91530 2 BOLT 1 4 20 x 3 4 Carriage 20 91584 2 NUT 1 4 20 Hex Flange Lock 21 3071803 1 SPRING Extension Side Air Discharge Door WJ 22 3031103 1 KNOB Ball Hand Lever 3 8 16 Metal Insert 23 22151 1 SLEEVE Axle 24 90372 1...

Page 20: ...20 20 7 illustrated parts list LBWJ13172BV cont ...

Page 21: ...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 4 NUT 5 16 18 Hex Nyloc 50 3031813 4 SPACER 375 I D x 750 O D x 500 51 75893 1 DECAL Personal Protection See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 52 13010 1 DECAL Danger Cut Finger See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 53 29445 1 DECAL GIANT VAC Small See DECAL IDENTIFICATION 54 75861 1 DECAL GIANT VAC See DECAL IDE...

Page 22: ...R EYE BREATHING PROTECTION REQUIRED LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 33874 THROWN OBJECTS LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 33686 WARNING LEAF BLOWER LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 13010 WARNING CUT FINGER LOCATED ABOVE BLOWER DISCHARGE 3079268 NO FLAT TIRES LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE ...

Page 23: ...861 29445 GIANT VAC LOGO LOCATED ON MID HANDLE PANEL 75861 ON FRONT OF PANEL 29445 ON BACK 3046622 13HP WHISPER JET LOGO LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE LBWJ13172BV ONLY 3046686 10HP WHISPER JET LOGO LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE LBWJ10172BV ONLY ...

Page 24: ...N NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON NS S O OP PE ER RA AT TO OR R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L P PA AR RT TS S L LI IS ST T Whisper Jet Walk Behind Leaf Blower Series 2 Manual No 7078231 Rev 1 07 26 2006 TP 900 5219 R1 BL G McDonough GA 30253 USA ...

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