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PART NO. 03348

PRINTED 7/2013

PRINTED IN USA

© 2013

Scag Giant-Vac

Division of Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

Congratulations on owning a Scag Giant-Vac blower! This manual contains the 

operating instructions and safety information for your Scag Giant-Vac blower. 

Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and 

adjustment procedures to keep your blower performing to maximum efficiency. 

The specific models that this book covers are listed on the inside cover. Before 

operating your blower, please read all the information enclosed.

OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL

EXTREME

Leaf Blower

Model: 

LBX15-EX27

 

Summary of Contents for Giant-Vac LBX15-EX27

Page 1: ...s and safety information for your Scag Giant Vac blower Reading this manual can provide you with assistance in maintenance and adjustment procedures to keep your blower performing to maximum efficienc...

Page 2: ...stop the machine and remove the spark plug wire If a mechanism becomes clogged stop the engine before cleaning Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts REMEMBER YOUR BLOWER IS ONLY A...

Page 3: ...erations 4 2 5 Maintenance Considerations Storage 5 2 6 Using a spark arrestor 5 2 7 sPARK IGNITION SYSTEM 5 2 8 Safety And Instructional Decals 6 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 7 3 1 ENGINE 7 3 2 bLOWER 7...

Page 4: ...Oil 13 5 3 Engine Fuel System 13 5 4 Engine Air Cleaner 13 5 5 TIRES 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST SECTION 6 14 6 1 SCAG Giant vac APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 14 NOTES 15 EXTREME BLOWER ASSEMBLY...

Page 5: ...ESSORIES Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Giant Vac are not approved for use on this machine See Section 6 1 GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING For pictorial clarity some...

Page 6: ...RIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Transmission On Start Spring Tension on Idler Off Stop Oil Spinning Fan Blades Thrown Object Hazard Fast Slow Continuously Variable Linear Pinch Point Keep Bystanders...

Page 7: ...jury and possible death carefully read the message Be sure to fully understand the causes of possible injury or death Signal Word It is a distinctive word found on the safety decals on the machine and...

Page 8: ...nsiderations 2 4 Know the function of all controls and how to stop 1 quickly Do not operate on slopes if you are uneasy or 2 uncertain Ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes rests with t...

Page 9: ...weld the blower fan Replace 2 damaged or failed blower fans Disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental 3 starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine Wait for all movement to...

Page 10: ...6 Section 2 Safety And Instructional Decals 2 8 484983 485073...

Page 11: ...th a Minimum Octane Rating of 87 Fuel Capacity 1 59 Gallon 5 6L Lubrication Type Mechanical Splash Type Oil Capacity 0 260 Gallon 1 0L Starter Subaru Recoil Starter Ignition System Solid State Transis...

Page 12: ...8 Section 3...

Page 13: ...3 Used to control the engine speed Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed Pulling the lever back decreases engine speed Full back position is the IDLE position Fuel Control Lever Figure 4 1...

Page 14: ...erator Be sure of footing on slopes 2 Caution must be used when operating on slopes 3 especially when the grass is wet Wet grass reduces traction and control To prevent tipping or loss of control keep...

Page 15: ...sition deflector The front discharge position is used to remove debris from along retaining walls fences etc Use the side discharge position to form windrows and or piles The air speed of the blower i...

Page 16: ...X Clean air filter element See engine operator s manual X Check condition of fuel lines X Check all hardware for tightness X Change engine oil See engine operator s manual X Clean air cleaner element...

Page 17: ...uctions NOTE In extremely dusty conditions it may be necessary to check the element once or twice daily to prevent engine damage TIRES 5 5 Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation or...

Page 18: ...tion 6 SCAG Giant vac APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES 6 1 Attachments and accessories manufactured by companies other than Scag Giant Vac are not approved for use on this machine ILLUSTRATED PART...

Page 19: ...15 Section 6 NOTES...

Page 20: ...A A B B C C 1 2 3 8 6 7 4 9 10 12 11 5 15 13 14 18 16 16 10 10 19 16 21 22 20 23 24 10 17 25 16 26 27 28 29 30 32 31 16 33 34 35 36 37 38 43 43 41 40 39 16 42 44 45 46 47 50 48 49 51 52 53 EXTREME BLO...

Page 21: ...ad 1 4 20 x 2 Handle Bar Cover w Decal Bolt Hex Head Serrated Flange 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Nut Flange Elastic Stop 5 16 18 Nut Serrated Flange 5 16 18 Handle Lower LBX Guide Pull Rope Knob 3 8 16 Thread Mou...

Page 22: ...18 Section 6 485045 484983 484984 Black EXTREME BLOWER DECALS 485073 485047 Red 485088...

Page 23: ...ligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the Operator s Manual The warranty does not apply to any damage to any leaf blower that...

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