Morrison BL260E S2, Owner'S Manual

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Important!
Blower tubes and the intake cover must be installed
while adjusting engine idle! Engine idle speed will also
be affected if either the intake cover or blower tubes
are blocked, damaged or incorrectly installed!
Stopping the Engine
Cool the engine by allowing it to run at idle for 2 to 3 minutes.
Stop the engine by pulling the ignition switch.
Important!
If the engine continues to run while pulling the
ignition switch, stop the engine by pulling the choke
control out to the fully closed position. A clean and
unrestricted airflow is essential to your blower’s
engine performance and durability!
Before attempting any carburettor adjustments, inspect and clean
the engine air cleaner as described under the heading ‘Every 10
Hours’, on Page 6 of this manual.
Using the machine
Think Safety!
In the hands of an experienced operator, the machine can efficiently
move a wide variety of debris ranging from grass clippings to gravel.
As a general rule, try to operate your engine at the lowest throttle
setting necessary to get the job done:
Use low throttle settings when clearing lightweight materials from
around lawns or shrubbery.
Use medium to higher throttle settings to move lightweight grass or
leaves from parking lots or walkways.
Use full throttle when moving heavy loads such as dirt or snow.
User Information!
Noise increases at higher throttle settings! Always use the lowest
throttle setting required to get the job done!
Safe operation
Machine noise increases at higher throttle settings! Always use the
lowest throttle setting required to get the job done!
Never operate the blower when visibility is poor.
Always wear eye protection such as face shield or goggles while
operating this machine.
Wear a dust mask to reduce the risk of inhalation injuries.
Wear close fitting clothing to protect your legs and arms.
Wear hearing protection when operating this machine.
Never operate the blower if any component parts are damaged,
loose, or missing.
1. Using the blower
Always be aware of the strength and
direction of stream. Never direct the
blower discharge stream toward
people or animals.
Routine Maintenance
Warning!
Before performing any maintenance on this blower,
stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire!
Daily Maintenance
Remove dirt and debris from the blower exterior.
Inspect the engine, tank, and hoses for possible fuel leaks, and
repair as necessary.
Inspect the engine cooling fins for accumulations of dirt or debris,
and clean as necessary.
Important!
Dirty or damaged cooling system components
may allow the engine to overheat, possibly causing
serious engine damage!
Important!
Operating the blower with loose, missing, or
damaged components could allow the engine to over
speed, possibly causing serious engine damage!
Inspect the entire blower for damage, loose or missing components
or fastenings, and repair as necessary.
EVERY 10 HOURS
More frequently in dusty conditions.
Air
cleaner
cover
Cover
retaining
screw
Air
cleaner
element
Loosen the air cleaner cover retaining
screw, and remove the cover and filter
element.
Inspect the element. If the element is
distorted or damaged, replace it with
a new one.
Wash the element in clean fuel, and
squeeze or blow dry. Wash the air
cleaner cover in clean fuel, and wipe
air blow dry.
Install the element and cover and then
tighten the cover retaining screw.
Remove sparkplug
by turning anti-
clockwise. EVERY 10/15 HOURS
Use the spark plug wrench to remove
the spark plug (turn counter-clockwise to
remove).
Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to
0.6-0.7mm. Replace any damaged or
visi-bly worn plug with the correct plug or
it’s equivalent
Install the spark plug finger tight in the
cylinder head, then tighten it firmly with
the spark plug wrench. If a torque wrench
is available, torque the spark plug to 148-
165 inch pounds.
Important!
Never allow dirt or debris to enter the cylinder
bore!Before removing the spark plug, thoroughly
clean the spark plug and cylinder head area!Allow
the engine to cool before servicing the spark plug!
Cylinder tightening or loosening the spark plug
while the engine is hot can result in serious engine
damage! Incorrect spark plug installation can result in
serious engine damage!