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maintenance (cont.)
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF UNIT.
•
Always keep your machine clean - especially the engine. Check all adjustments periodically. Also,
periodically check that all fasteners are secure.
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Never make any adjustments to the unit until the engine is
off
and the spark plug wire is disconnected.
•
If carburetor adjustment is necessary, stand to one side and
keep feet and hands
in the clear while making
adjustments.
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Keep engine free of accumulations of grass, leaves or excessive grease. An accumulation of these
combustible materials may result in a fire.
•
Store gasoline in a
safe and approved
container in a cool, dry place.
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Keep the unit and any fuel containers in locked storage to prevent children from playing and/or tampering
with them.
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Do not store gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers in a basement or any closed area where
heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present, unless the fuel is completely drained from the
power equipment and the fuel containers.
LUBRICATION:
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The pneumatic tires on your blower contain bearings that should be lubricated on a weekly basis using a
high-performance, automotive quality grease to ensure long life and minimal wear.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
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UNIT WILL NOT START:
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Check fuel and oil levels.
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Check to make sure choke is set when engine is cold, off when hot.
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Check throttle for proper operation.
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Check intake baffle for jammed debris or accumulation of debris.
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If condition persists, contact dealer.
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UNIT STALLS:
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Check fuel and oil levels.
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Check intake baffle for jammed debris or accumulation of debris.
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If condition persists, contact dealer.
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EXCESSIVE NOISE OR VIBRATION:
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Check to make sure all fasteners are tightened securely.
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Remove intake baffle and visually inspect impeller for broken, bent, or cracked blades; also make sure
impeller hub is securely tightened onto engine shaft – bolt should be torqued to 15 ft/lbs. Pull recoil and
check for bent engine shaft. Contact dealer for repair or replacement if necessary.
Do not attempt to
repair a damaged impeller or bent engine shaft. Serious injury or equipment damage may result.
BEFORE REMOVING INTAKE BAFFLE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT, STOP ENGINE AND
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF UNIT.
•
UNIT DOES NOT TRAVEL STRAIGHT:
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Check tire pressure – 24 psi rear. Adjust as needed.
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Check camber on front wheel, adjust as needed.
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Make sure wheels are lubricated – see Lubrication.
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