Part No. 800012 Form No. F021402A
Page 10 of 12
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR
HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
DEBRIS BAG: See page 5.
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MAINTENANCE
IMPELLER REMOVAL
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1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Disconnect remote control rod from nozzle gobbler door.
3. Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks
between housing and ground so that front caster wheels
are not touching ground.
4. Remove nozzle and caster wheel brackets from the
housing
5.
(Self propelled models only) Loosen wire belt guide
located on front face of engine on left side of unit between
housing and engine.
6.
(Self propelled models only) Slide belt toward engine, out
of belt groove in impeller hub drive pulley.
7. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
8. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 11).
(Do not drop impeller).
9. If impeller does not slide off crankshaft, place two crowbars
between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller
away from engine until it loosens.
Using a penetrating oil can
help loosen a stuck impeller.
10. If the impeller cannot be loosened, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer
bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt.
Invert engine and impeller and support engine above ground to
prevent recoil damage. Thread longer bolt by hand into the
crankshaft until bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel
puller against the bolt head and the impeller back-plate (near the
blades), remove impeller from shaft.
11. Remove engine base mounting bolts, and nuts.
12. Slide engine shaft out of impeller.
13. When impeller is free of the engine shaft, align impeller with
opening, and diagonally lift impeller out of housing.
14. Using a new impeller bolt and lockwasher, reinstall new impeller
in reverse order order of removal.
15. Tighten impeller bolt (see item 27 of parts list on page 8 for
proper torque specifications.
16.
(Self propelled models only) When impeller is installed,
slide belt into drive pulley and adjust guard belt guide as shown
on page 11 (see fig. 3 & 4).
17. Reattach nozzle and both caster brackets in reverse order
of removal.
18.
(Self propelled models only) Check operator's bail to
ensure that it operates properly. If not, see drive adjust
ments on page 11).
Note: Drive must completely disengage
with bail released and must engage when bail is depressed
within 1.0" (25.4mm) of the operator's handle..
19. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Follow these hourly
maintenance intervals.
More frequent service is required for extremely dusty conditions.
Maintenance Operation
Every 50
hours
Every 25
hours
Every 5 hrs
or (Daily)
Clean Debris Bag
Check bag strap tightness
Check for excessive vibration
Grease wheel zerks
Inspect for damaged parts
Inspect for loose parts
Engine (See Engine Manual)
Check belt adjustment
Lubricate Drive Chain
Oil control pivot points
Check tire pressure (SP only)
Maintenance Schedule
Every
Use
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ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When
contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your
engine model number available for reference. If you can not
locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the
manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
