Page 2 - Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A; VIBRATION LEVEL 4.0 g; SOUND; TABLE OF CONTENTS; IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known; Sound level of 99 dBA at operator position
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTYDAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN-GINE MANUAL.” 13. DO NOT tamper with governor ...
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY; PACKING CHECKLIST; Boxing Checklist; ASSEMBLY
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 3 of 16 For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed: Use of Ear Protection is recommended whileoperating this machine. Do not operate this machine without first readingowner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual. Use of Eye...
Page 4 - Manual; CONTROLS; Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 16HP; Stop; INSTRUCTION LABELS; DANGER; PULL TO ENGAGE CLUTCH; FUEL SHUTOFF; OFF; WARNING
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 4 of 16 4 C h e c k Owner's Manual 430149 Literature QB 1601 Accessories 400909 C h e c k C h e c k Warranty Card 400972 C h e c k EU Declaration of Conformity & EU Distributor List 430150 Literature Checklist Owner's Manual Literature QB1601 Accessories Wa...
Page 5 - hardware
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 5 of 16 ASSEMBLY 10 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Brake Clutch Handle mounting hardware Stop switch bracket Stop switch grounding wire Mounting hardware Deflector scr ews Exhaust door pivot rod Jam nut Jam nut Exhaust door control Jam nut Exhaust Door Control Clu...
Page 6 - IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:; OPERATION; STARTING; PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING; BLOWING OPERATION; Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in; Diverter Rod
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used. Engine must be level when checking and filling oil andgasoline. ENGINE SPEED: Controlled by throttle lever on the handle. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttl...
Page 7 - continued; PROPULSION self; propelled only; When using Reverse - Set Throttle to Idle.; Self Propelled Only; Position Rev. N 1 2 3 4 5; Table 1
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 7 of 16 16 OPERATION continued PROPULSION self propelled only 16.6 PROPULSION: QB1601 self-propelled blowers are equipped with 5 forward gears, neutral and reverse. (see TABLE 1 below)With the engine running, and the bail in released positionselect desired driv...
Page 8 - PARTS DRAWING
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 8 of 16 18 PARTS DRAWING QB1601, QB1601SP
Page 10 - Description
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 10 of 16 19 PARTS LIST Continued QB1601 QB1601SP QTY QTY Description Item No. 1 ENGINE 16 HP VANGUARD 811057 1 811057 1 23 GRILL SCROLL W. A. 400652 1 400652 1 4 FRAME FRONT WHEEL W.A. 400656 1 400656 1 5 SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 2-1/4” *8041011 1 *8041011 3 6 NUT LO...
Page 12 - LABEL WARNING OPEI
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A PARTS LIST Continued QB1601 QB1601SP QTY QTY 170 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 1” GR. 5 400912 4 400912 4 171172 LABEL WARNING OPEI 400424 1 400424 1 173 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL 810736 1 810736 1 174 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1 890254 1 175 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN EN...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; IMPELLER REMOVAL; Note: Drive must completely disengage; Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Operation; Check for excessive vibration; Maintenance History; Grease wheel zerks; Slide belt toward engine, out; Using a penetrating oil can
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 13 of 16 MAINTENANCE Use only a qualified mechanic forany adjustments, disassembly orany kind of repair . DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIREBEFORE SERVICING UNIT. WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYSTURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVINGPARTS COME TO A COMPLETE ST...
Page 15 - DRIVE continued
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A Page 15 of 16 Jam nut Bearing Bolt Chain tensioner bolt Jam nut Chain tensioner bolt Bearing Bolt Fig. 11 1 7.3 DRIVE continued Stop Switch (Item 118)on engine (push) oron handle (SP) 17.5 STOP SWITCH & WIRING DIAGRAM Fig. 12 Spark Plug Spark Plug
Page 16 - Solution; TROUBLESHOOTING; Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions; Possible Cause; Engine Service and Warranty; Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's; Serial Plate; Self Propelled Units Only; WARRANTY PROCEDURE
Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A C E 9 5 Page 16 of 16 Solution Problem TROUBLESHOOTING Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions 20 Possible Cause Purchasedfrom PurchaseDate Engine Service and Warranty Contact your nearest engine manufacturer's authorized servicing dealer. 22.1 21 Serial ...