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THE GIANT-VAC 

‘PTO BLOWER’ 

MODELS 2000*/3200**/4000*** 

 

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 

Congratulations! 
 

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the 
market today.  If properly cared for, your Giant-Vac PTO Blower will provide years of 
dependable service.  Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to 
get the most out of your new equipment. 
 
First, inspect your machine upon delivery. Each Giant-Vac product leaves our factory in 
excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may occur during shipment.  If 
any such damage is found upon initial inspection, 

immediately

 notify the transport carrier 

who delivered your machine, as they are solely responsible for the damage as well as 
any subsequent adjustments.  
 
Your Giant-Vac PTO Blower requires very little assembly.  Simply follow the instructions 
contained within this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit.  

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

 

 

Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are 

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other 

reproductive harm. 

 

As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an 

employer, you also may have an obligation under the California 

Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn 

persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and/or other 

Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your workplace.  See California 

Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the California Code of 

Regulations at Section 1200 

er seq.,

 and Title 8 of the California Code of 

Regulations Section 5194. 

 

*   Model 2000 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with an 
18-25HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.  
 
** Model 3200 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with a 25-
38HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.  
 
***Model 4000 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with a 
40+HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.  

REV. B – 8/00 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 2000 series

Page 1: ...WARNING Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm As an owner of off road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and or as an employer you also may have an obligation under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and dies...

Page 2: ...now how to stop the unit at a MOMENT S NOTICE Refer to the operation section of this manual as well as the owner s manual supplied with your tractor Do not operate with any guards or component parts removed from unit Unless there is very good artificial light use only during daylight While in operation keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust sections Never insert any body part or other...

Page 3: ...ace lock nut tightening just enough to allow free but not sloppy movement of rod MODELS 3200 4000 PRE ASSEMBLY Identify the following items inside the components box 2 Caster wheel assemblies 2 Lower hitch point assemblies 2 Support legs 1 Top hitch point 1 Hardware package INSTALLING THE CASTER ASSEMBLIES Remove the x 1 1 4 bolt Parts list ref 24 and washers 21 23 from the top of each of the two ...

Page 4: ...ving hole of each lower hitch point assembly created by spacers and side support plate securing with jack stand pin 59 and bridge pin 60 Fasten top hitch point bracket 47 to top of shaft frame using four 1 2 x 1 1 4 bolts 48 lockwashers 49 and nuts 50 Note To aid in top hitch point installation shaft frame top cover plate 45 removal is recommended Helpful hint Before replacing top cover plate chec...

Page 5: ...p slope until tires stop slipping and traction is regained Be keenly aware of the unit s presence on the rear of the tractor especially when backing up or negotiating tight spaces and corners Failure to do this can result in serious damage to unit tractor and or property Be certain the P T O lever is disengaged before turning off the tractor s engine ENGAGING THE UNIT With tractor engine running s...

Page 6: ...initially set at the factory however they will wear in and adjust To check tension remove shaft frame top cover plate and place a belt tensioning gauge in the center of the belt span between pulleys Note Check one belt at a time Gauge should read 15 pounds pressure with 1 4 deflection Also check pulley alignment as this will affect belt tension Promptly replace worn frayed or stretched belts Impor...

Page 7: ...s expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty does not a...

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Page 10: ... 1 ID 4 19a 33196 Caster arm not shown 2 19b 31312 5 16 x 1 hex bolt not shown 8 19c 31003 5 16 lockwasher not shown 8 19d 31027 5 16 flatwasher not shown 8 20 31442 Caster spacer 1 4 4 20 31441 Caster spacer 1 2 4 21 24 N A on Model 2000 24a 31305 x 2 snapper pin replaces 21 24 on 2000 2 25 31437 Caster horn grease fitting 2 26 N A on Model 2000 27 23218 Inner deflector door rod 1 28 20215 Inner ...

Page 11: ...bearing spacer 4 72 31078 1 2 lockwasher 8 73 31022 1 2 hex nut 8 74 31458 Impeller shaft collar 2 75 36256 Impeller shaft pulley 1 76 36233 Impeller shaft pulley hub ass y w hardware 1 77 31677 Key 3 8 x 3 1 2 1 78 36257 Lower input shaft 1 79 36167 Lower input shaft bearing 2 80 31147 1 2 x 1 3 4 hex bolt 8 81 31043 1 2 flatwasher 4 82 31078 1 2 lockwasher 8 83 31022 1 2 hex nut 8 84 37100 Lower...

Page 12: ...10 350 6 2 2 13 31450 3 4 x 7 axle bolt 2 2 14 33121 Axle spacer 4 4 15 33122 Wheel bearing seal 4 4 16 31451 3 4 25 axle castle nut 2 2 17 31452 Axle nut cotter pin 2 2 18 31455 Caster horn thrust bearing 1 1 4 2 2 19 31454 Sleeve bushing 1 1 4 ID 4 4 20 33123 Caster horn spacer set 2 1 1 2 2 2 21 31489 5 8 flatwasher 2 2 22 31043 1 2 flatwasher 2 2 23 31078 1 2 lockwasher 2 2 24 31084 1 2 x 1 1 ...

Page 13: ... stand side support plate 2 2 55 31467 1 2 x 3 1 2 hex bolt 8 8 56 31078 1 2 lockwasher 8 8 57 31022 1 2 hex nut 8 8 58 38017 Jack stand 2 2 59 31468 Jack stand pin 2 2 60 31469 Jack stand hair clip 2 2 61 31463 Hitch pin 2 2 62 31465 7 8 hitch pin lockwasher 2 2 63 31464 7 8 hitch pin nut 2 2 64 21576 Impeller 1 64 21542 Impeller 1 65 31456 Impeller bolt key 5 8 x 3 1 1 66 31457 5 8 lockwasher 1 ...

Page 14: ...n head pusher bolt 2 2 86 31462 Lower input shaft locking collar 2 2 87 36168 Lower input shaft pulley 4V 1 87 36235 Lower input shaft pulley 5V 1 88 36230 Lower input shaft pulley hub ass y w hardware 1 1 89 31678 Key 1 4 x 2 1 4 1 1 90 36165 Drive belts 4 to a set 1 set 90 36236 Drive belts 5 to a set 1 set 91 36169 Drive shaft tractor end 1 1 92 36170 Drive shaft unit end 1 1 36171 Drive shaft ...

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