Page 2 - preliminaries
1 preliminaries Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new blower will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of ...
Page 3 - safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment; PREPARATION; SLOPE OPERATION; Do
2 safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. TRAINING • Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the unit before starting. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it...
Page 4 - Do Not; CHILDREN
2 safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment (cont.) • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Do Not • Do not start or stop on a ...
Page 5 - unit assembly; FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY; HANDLE ASSEMBLY
3 unit assembly Note: Please refer to Parts List for correct part identification and placement. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY • Place Mounting Bracket against lower right corner of Blower Housing, aligning holes in bracket with threaded studs in housing. Secure with three 3/8-16 hex nuts, split lock washers ...
Page 6 - unit operation; STARTING THE ENGINE; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:; OPEN
4 unit operation STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT NOTE: The procedures outlined within this section are general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace or supercede engine manufacturer’s operating instructions. In order to obtain optimum performance from your engine, refer to your engine manual....
Page 7 - BLOWER OPERATION
4 unit operation (cont.) STARTING THE ENGINE (cont.) • Bracing unit with one hand on the upper handle and a foot on the right rear tire, firmly grasp recoil handle and pull briskly. You may have to pull several times before engine starts. (If engine fails to start within a reasonable amount of time,...
Page 8 - TO CHANGE AIR DISCHARGE DIRECTION:; FRONT
4 unit operation (cont.) GENERAL RULES TO OBSERVE BEFORE AND DURING OPERATION: • Inspect your unit before each and every use. Check for worn, bent or broken components, loose fasteners, low or flat tires, etc., and repair or replace prior to operation. DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE THAT IS WORN OR DAMAGE...
Page 9 - maintenance
4 unit operation (cont.) HINTS FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION: • For operator ease and maneuverability, push down on the upper handle while walking so that the machine balances on the rear wheels. • When blowing dry debris, set blower discharge to lower rate; when blowing wet or frozen debris, increase dis...
Page 11 - LOOSEN SCREW
5 maintenance (cont.) ADJUSTMENTS: BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT STARTING OF UNIT. • THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT: Correct cable adjustment allows for full range of movement of throttle body on engine in conjunction with throttle contro...
Page 12 - illustrated parts list
Page 15 - decal identification
7 decal identification 75893 – EAR/NOSE/BREATHING PROTECTION REQUIRED – LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 29776 – EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION – LOCATED ON REAR OF BLOWER HOUSING 75892 – DANGER – FLYING MATERIAL – LOCATED ON SIDE OF BLOWER HOUSING 22841 – DANGER – KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY – LOCATED ABOVE ...
Page 16 - EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE:
7 decal identification (cont’d) 75760 – SNAPPER LOGO – LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE (ON APPLICABLE MODELS) 73462 – WARNING COMBO – LOCATED ON TOP OF BLOWER HOUSING 75861 / 29445 – GIANT-VAC LOGO – LOCATED ON MID-HANDLE PANEL (ON APPLICABLE MODELS) 3079269 – ‘EASY-OFF IMPELLER’ – LOCATED ON INTAKE BAFFLE...
Page 17 - NOTES
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