FORCE BLOWER PUSH 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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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 #86) and washer (item #34).
4.DO NOT pry on impeller. Pull on center hub area only of impeller. Using a penetrating oil can help loosen a stuck impeller.
5.Reinstall new impeller in reverse order of removal.
6.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).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
Abnormal vibration. | · Loose or out of balance impeller. | · Check impeller and replace if required. |
| · Debris in impeller. | · Clear debris with compressed air or a |
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| · Loose engine. | · Check engine. |
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Engine will not start. | · Engine not in full choke position. | · Check choke position. |
| · Out of gasoline or bad, old gasoline. | · Check gasoline. |
| · Spark Plug wire disconnected. | · Connect spark plug wire. |
| · Gas valve off. | · Turn on gas valve. |
| · Dirty air cleaner. | · Clean or replace air cleaner. Contact a |
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Engine is locked, will not pull | · Engine problem . | · Contact an engine servicing dealer for |
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Aim | · Debris stuck around cone | · Clean debis |
| · Cone adjustment knob too tight | · Apply silicone based lubricant to |
| · Adaptor mount nut (item 38) too | pivot points |
| tight | · Loosen manual adjustment knob |
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*Using compressed air, or a Backpack blower, you can loosen or free debris easily from the impeller and housing, which can cause wear and tear on the machine. You can manually remove debris by taking off the front housing. Note: Always disconnect the sparkplug when servicing.
Part No 440313 | 8 | Form No F060811D |
