Husqvarna GBV 345, Operator'S Manual

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ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following list.
S
Blower
S
Upper blower tube
S
Lower blower tube
S
High velocity nozzle
S
Elbow tube
S
Vacuum bag
S
Upper vacuum tube
S
Lower vacuum tube
S
Screw for vacuum tube assembly
NOTE:
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Stop engine and be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Fol-
low all safety information in the manual and on
the unit.
D
A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the upper blower tube with
the groove in the blower outlet; slide the
tube into place.
NOTE:
The tube clamp bolt must be loose
enough to allow blower tube to be inserted in
blower outlet. Loosen the bolt by turning coun-
terclockwise (do not remove nuts).
Blower Outlet
Rib
Groove
2. Secure the tube by turning the bolt clock-
wise.
3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube
with the tabs on the upper blower tube.
Upper Blower Tube
Tab
Lower Blower Tube
Slot
Tube clamp
bolt and nut
4. Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper
blower tube.
5. Turn the lower blower tube clockwise until
a click is felt to secure the lower blower
tube to the upper blower tube.
NOTE:
When the upper and lower blower
tubes are assembled together properly, the
arrows on both tubes will be aligned.
6. To remove the tubes, turn the bolt counter-
clockwise to loosen the tubes (do not
remove nuts); remove the tubes.
HIGH--SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
When greater air speed is desired, use the
high--speed nozzle.
1. Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs
on the lower blower tube.
High--Speed
Nozzle
Tab
Slot
Lower Blower
Tube
2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube.
3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is
felt to secure the nozzle to the lower blow-
er tube.
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and
insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
Small Opening
Zipper
Opening
Elbow
Tube
Rib
NOTE:
Make sure edge of the small open-
ing is flush against the flared area of the el-
bow tube, and the rib on the elbow tube is
on the bottom.
3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the
zipper is closed completely.
4. Remove blower tubes from engine.