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4. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to completely cool
before fueling.
5. Never fuel the machine indoors or in an enclosed
trailer.
6. Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other appliances.
7. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
8. Remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
fuel on level ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
the machine with a portable container, rather than
from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
9. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately and wash affected skin.
11. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
5.4 ENGINE AIR CLEANER
A. CLEANING AND/OR REPLACING AIR
CLEANER ELEMENT
For any air cleaner, the operating environment dictates
the air cleaner service periods. Inspect and clean the air
cleaner element after every 200 hours of operation or
monthly, whichever occurs first and replace the element if
required. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished
with this blower for instructions.
- NOTE -
In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary
to check the element once or twice daily to prevent
engine damage.
5.5 TIRES
Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation
or daily.
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5.2 ENGINE OIL
A. CHECKING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
The engine oil level should be checked after every 8 hours
of operation or daily as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
Manual furnished with this blower.
B. CHANGING ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL
After the first 20 hours of operation, change the engine
crankcase oil and replace the oil filter. Thereafter,
change the engine crankcase oil after every 100 hours
of operation or bi-weekly, whichever occurs first. Refer to
the Engine Operator’s Manual furnished with this blower
for instructions.
5.3 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
DANGER
To avoid injury from burns, allow the blower
to cool before removing the fuel tank cap and
refueling.
A. FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Fill the fuel tank at the beginning of each operating day. Fill
to the top of the fuel filter screen (approximately 0.8 gallon)
at the beginning of each operating day. Do not overfill. Use
clean, fresh unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 87 and a maximum of 10% Ethanol.
DO NOT use E85 Fuel. Using E85 Fuel will cause severe
damage to the engine.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. When filling the fuel tank, always use the fuel filter
screen.
