Adjusting the Blower Nozzle
Height
The blower nozzle can be operated at a height range from 114
to 216 mm (4.5 to 8.5 inches). To adjust the blower nozzle
height, position the castor wheel axles in the upper or lower
holes of the castor forks and add or remove an equal number
of spacers from the castor forks.
1.
Start the engine and raise the blower off the floor so
the castor wheels can be changed. Stop the engine and
remove the key after the blower is raised.
2.
Position the castor wheel axles in the same holes in
both castor forks (Figure 20). Use the lower castor fork
axle mounting holes to attain higher blower nozzle
height.
Figure 20
1.
Tensioning cap
4.
Axle mounting holes
2.
Spacers
5.
Castor Wheel
3.
Shims
3.
Remove the tensioning cap from the spindle shaft
(Figure 20) and slide the spindle out of the castor arm.
Put the 2 shims (1/8 inch) onto the spindle shaft as
they were originally installed. These shims are required
to achieve a level across the entire width of the blower.
Slide the appropriate number of 1/2 inch spacers onto
the spindle shaft to get the desired height; then slide
the washer onto the shaft
4.
Push the castor spindle through the castor arm. Install
the shims (as they were originally installed) and the
remaining spacers onto the spindle shaft. Install the
tensioning cap to secure the assembly.
Operating Tips
WARNING
Discharged air has considerable force and could
cause injury or loss of footing.
•
Stay away from nozzle opening when machine is
operating.
•
Keep bystanders away from nozzle opening
when machine is running.
DANGER
TIP OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
•
NEVER operate on steep slopes.
•
Operate on slopes up and down, never across
the face.
•
When going uphill or downhill, do not stop or
start suddenly.
•
Stay alert for holes in the terrain or other hidden
hazards. To avoid tipping or loss of control, do
not drive close to a ditch, creek or drop off.
•
If the tow vehicle stops while going uphill, back
slowly downhill. Do not attempt to turn.
•
Practice operating the blower. It is advisable to blow the
same direction the wind is blowing to prevent material
from blowing back into the cleared area.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when making turns.
Look behind and to the side before changing directions.
•
Be aware of the blower nozzle direction and do not point
it at anyone.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches,
doorways, electrical wires) before driving under any
objects and do not allow them to contact the blower
screen.
•
Reduce your speed when making sharp turns and when
turning on hillsides.
•
Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no
one is behind the machine.
•
Do not run the engine in or direct the blower nozzle into
a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes are hazardous and could possibly be deadly.
•
Use caution when blowing around newly planted sod as
the force of the air could disrupt the grass.
•
Stay away from the nozzle opening when the machine
is operating. Keep all bystanders away from the nozzle
opening and don’t direct discharge toward bystanders.
•
Do not take an injury risk!
When a person or pet
appears unexpectedly in or near the operating area,
stop
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