FORCE BLOWER Owner’s Manual
MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
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Check for excessive vibration |
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Inspect Impeller for cracks or damage |
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Inspect for loose parts. |
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IMPELLER REMOVAL
1.Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2.Remove housing front cover, by removing (11) bolts and nuts, items #13 & #14, around outside of front cover.
3.Remove impeller bolt (item #35), lock washer (item #7) and washer (item #34).
4.DO NOT pry on impeller. Pull on center hub area only of impeller. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 6).
5.If the impeller does not loosen, obtain a
6.Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.
7.Tighten impeller bolt. Torque impeller bolt (see parts list on page 15 for proper impeller bolt torque specifications).
TIRE AIR PRESSURE
Check at regular intervals and maintain.
Front Tires - 24 Psi (165 kPa).
Rear Tires - 20 Psi (137 kPa).
STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.
Fuel stabilizer (such as
Part No 440021 | 12 | Form No F071307B |
