Operation
Transporting the Blower
1. Reduce the engine speed to idle position.
2. Disengage the PTO and wait for the PTO to stop.
3. Raise the blower to the transport position.
Adjusting the Discharge
Opening
The discharge opening is adjustable to increase or
decrease air output velocity and volume. Decreasing the
discharge opening size will increase the velocity.
1. Loosen the discharge opening deflector mounting
screws (Figure 9).
Figure 9
1.
Deflector
2.
Mounting screw
2. Pivot the deflector to the desired opening.
3. Tighten the mounting screws.
Operating Tips
WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and could
cause injury or loss of footing.
•
Stay away from the discharge opening when the
machine is operating.
•
Keep bystanders away from the discharge
opening when the machine is running.
1. Start the traction unit and run the engine at LOW
IDLE.
2. Lower the blower using the traction unit lift
mechanism.
3. Engage the PTO while the engine is at LOW IDLE.
4. Increase the engine speed to High IDLE.
5. Practice blowing material. It is advisable to blow
the same direction the wind is blowing to prevent
material from blowing back into the cleared area.
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