16OPERATION

INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for cleaning outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and removal.

Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects.

Note: See parts list for proper impeller and engine mounting bolt torque specifications.

(See trouble shooting section on page 8).

Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.

Inspect machine work area and machine before operat- ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.

PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING

16.1STARTING

ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.

Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.

ENGINE SPEED: The throttle control is located on the face of the engine. Under normal conditions, operate at minimum throttle to accomplish your current cleaning task.

STOP SWITCH: There is not a stop switch on the QB553HC models. The engine can be stopped by moving the throttle to the SLOW position.

CHOKE: Operated with choke lever on the face of the engine.

THROTTLE: Move throttle control to fast position. Pull starting rope to start engine.

Front Discharge

Side Discharge

16.4HANDLING & TRANSPORTING:

Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and handle brace. Secure in place during transport.

IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:

See Troubleshooting on page 8.

16.2BLOWING OPERATION

Adjust diverter rod to side discharge for normal blowing or to forward discharge for blowing along walls, fences or hard-to- reach areas (see right).

16.5STORAGE

Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti- lated 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.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as Sta-Bil) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 min. after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.

Part No. 430262

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Form No. F020399B

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QB553HC specifications

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