SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR LEAF BLOWER
WARNING: Before performing any mainte- nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the machine comes to a complete stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unin- tended starting.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all leaves, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area.
Lubrication
Wheels: Rear wheels are provided with light oil bearings. Lubricate by placing a few drops of SAE 30 oil on each bearing once a season.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions.
•Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
•Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
•The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each leaf blowing season.
Storing Your Leaf Blower
•Clean the equipment thoroughly.
•Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust.
•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
•Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
•For more compact storage, store unit in the shipping position with the upper handle folded toward engine. See ASSEMBLY section for details.
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
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