Operating Procedures
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The information and instructions in this section should be routinely reviewed and fol-
lowed before the actual operation of TEMPEST POWER BLOWER®.
Pre-Operation
VISUAL INSPECTION
After receiving and unpacking your blower, be sure to carefully inspect it for any dam-
age that might have occurred during shipping. Should you find any damage:
PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST TECHNOLOGY CORP.
®
IMMEDIATELY AT
800.346.2143
ENGINE OIL
Be sure to use only high quality detergent oil. Detergent oils keep the engine cleaner
and retards the formation of gum and varnish deposits.
RECOMMENDED OILS
HONDA engines
: SF or SG SAE 10W-30 oil.
BRIGGS & STRATTON engines:
SE, SF, SG SAE 30 oil.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
Place blower on a level surface and make sure that the engine is level. Remove the oil
fill plug or dipstick. POUR OIL SLOWLY into the crankcase. Replace oil fill plug or
dipstick and tighten securely. Refer to the engine manufacturers Owners Manual for
additional information regarding specific oil requirements.
CAUTION: DO NOT
OVERFILL THE ENGINE. EXCESS OIL VAPOR
CAN BE EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE BREATHER WHILE RUN-
NING IN FULL TILT POSITION.
ENGINE
CAPACITY
BRIGGS 550
20 fl. oz. / 0.63 Quarts / 0.59 Liters
BRIGGS 900
20 fl. oz. / 0.63 Quarts / 0.59 Liters
HONDA GX160
20 fl. oz. / 0.63 Quarts / 0.59 Liters
HONDA GX200
20 fl. oz. / 0.63 Quarts / 0.59 Liters
HONDA GX270
36 fl. oz. / 1.13 Quarts / 1.07 Liters
