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Section 4
STARTING THE ENGINE
4.3
CAUTION
DO NOT USE STARTING FLUIDS. Use of starting
fluids in the air intake system may be potentially
explosive or cause a “runaway” engine condition
that could result in engine damage and/or
personal injury.
Be sure the fuel control lever, located on the left side
1.
of the engine, is completely open. See Figure 4-1.
If the engine is cold, choke the engine as needed.
2.
Move the engine throttle control to about half engine
3.
speed.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4.
Pull the recoil starter on the engine.
5.
Allow engine to warm before operating the blower.
6.
HILLSIDE OPERATION
4.4
WARNING
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident. ALWAYS
FOLLOW OSHA APPROvED OPERATION.
Do not operate on slopes if you are uneasy or
1.
uncertain. Unltimate responsibility for safe operation
on slopes rests with the operator.
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 all
4.
movements on slopes slow and gradual.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then
5.
turn slowly and down hill when possible.
Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden
6.
hazards in the terrain. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip and fall accident.
Keep tires properly inflated.
7.
PARkING THE BLOWER
4.5
Park the machine on a flat, level surface only. Do not
1.
park the machine on an incline.
Slow the engine to idle speed.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3.
AFTER OPERATION
4.6
Wash the entire blower after each use. Do not
1.
use high pressure spray or direct the spray onto
electrical components.
- IMPORTANT -
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Cold water
will damage the engine. Use compressed air to
clean the engine if it is hot.
Keep the entire blower clean to inhibit serious heat
2.
damage to the engine.
Check the tire pressure. Adjust pressure if
3.
necessary.
