Maintenance Procedures
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Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER®
operates as efficiently and trouble-free as possible. By following the instructions in this
section you will be providing the maintenance needed to achieve this goal.
CAUTION:
THE ENGINE MAY START SIMPLY BY ROTATING THE
BLADES. ALWAYS REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG WIRE PRIOR TO
WORKING ON THE BLADE SIDE OF THE MOTOR.
OIL CHANGE
Check the engine oil level before each use. The oil should be changed after the first three
(3) operating hours and every 50 hours thereafter. Oil changes should be performed
more frequently if the blower is being operated in dusty or dirty conditions. Changing
the oil is easier when the engine is still warm (not hot) from a recent running.
PROCEDURES
1. Position the blower so the engine oil drain plug is
the lowest point on the engine.
2. Place a two quart or larger container under the oil
drain plug for the oil to drain into.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the used oil.
4. Install the oil drain plug and tighten securely.
5. Remove the oil filler cap (figure 2.0) and refill with
the recommended oil (refer to the Pre-Operation in-
structions in the Operations section) and check the oil
level.
AIR CLEANER
A dirty air cleaner will restrict airflow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunc-
tion, service the air cleaner regularly. More frequent service may be necessary when the
blower is operated in extremely dusty conditions.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
RUN THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR CLEANER
REMOVED. RAPID ENGINE WEAR WILL RESULT FROM CONTAMI-
NANTS, SUCH AS DUST AND DIRT BEING DRAWN THROUGH THE
CARBURETOR AND INTO THE ENGINE.
OIL FILLER CAP
figure 2.0
