STARTING WARM

Follow cold startinginstructionsbut leave choke lever in "RUN" position.

STOPPING

To stop engine, release the throttle lever and adjust the speed lever to "min_ position.Move switch to

STOP (O) position.In an emergency, immediately move the switch to the STOP (O) position.

ADJUSTING THE CARRYING STRAPS

Put the blower on your back and yourarms through the carrying straps as shown.The back plate of the blower should rest securelyagainst your back. If the straps need to be tightened (Fig. 7), pull the quick adjust dng ends downwardas needed. If the straps need to be loosened, liftthe couplingslocated at the bottomof the padded straps.

FIGURE 7

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

-0

.OWER

 

 

 

 

 

Check

for

loose

X

 

fasteners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean

air

filter

 

X

 

Inspect

muffler

x

 

4GINE

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

spark

plug

X

X

Clean

fuel

filter

 

X

Clean

onglne

cooling

X

X

fins

 

 

 

 

 

Clean

spark

arrestor

X

 

screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this air blower does notcover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.To receive fullvalue from the warranty, operator must,maintainair bloweras instructedin this manual.

All items in the Maintenance sectionof this manual shouldbe checked at least once each season.

1, Service more often when operating in dusty or dirtyconditions.

2.Once a year you shouldreplace the spark plug and clean or replace the air filter. A new spark plug and a clean air filter assure properair-fuel mixtureand help your engine run batter and last longer.

BLOWER

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners, includingnuts, bolts, screws and

clamps, to insure that they are tight and secure. If not, make all necessary adjustmentspdor to using air blower.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by usinga dirty air filter. Replace air filter element if deteriorationoccurs. Service more often if you use your air blower in very dusty or dirty conditions.

To Clean Air Filter

1.Remove air filter cover bytuming black knob counterclockwise.

2.Remove foam air filter.

3.Shake out air filter. If heavily soiled, rinse in a mild soap and water solution.

4.Dry air fiifercompletely and oil slightlyby placinga small amount of oil on filter and kneading until evenly distdbuted.Wipe off excess oil.

5.Reassemble the air filterand cover; ensure that the filter is correctly seated in its slot before reinstallingcover.

6.Replace air filter element if detedorated.

INSPECT MUFFLER

Inspect mufflerevery 25 hours of use and replace if corroded.

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