AgriMetal BWSP-180 User manual

1 INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your choice of an AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blower to complement your operation.
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning turf care indus-
try.
Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blower requires that you and
anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Opera-
tion, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
This manual covers the Model Self-Propelled Blower. Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to
locate required information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your
AgriMetal Dealer or Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this
manual, are as seen from sitting on the driver's seat and facing in the direction of travel.

2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Why is SAFETY important to you?
The Safety Alert symbol identies
important safety messages on the
AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blower and
in the manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the
instructions in the safety message.
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
3 Big Reasons
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
situation that, if not avoided, will re-
sult in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations typically
for machine components which,
for functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the
following guide-lines:
SI NO LEE INGLES, PIDA AYUDA
A AIGUIEN QUE SI LO LEA PARA
QUE LE TRADUZCA LAS
MIDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam-
aged, please contact your dealer or AgriMetal Inc., 1006 Rue Principale, Wickham, Quebec, Canada, J0C
1S0. Phone [phone] or fax [phone].
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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your AgriMetal Self-Propelled
Blower. YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Blower be familiar with the operat-
ing and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operat-
ing the Blower.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• Blower owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allow-
ing them to operate the machine, and at least
annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupational
Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
• The most important safety device on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the op-
erator’s responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Most accidents
can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the
Operator’s Manual and all
safety signs before operat-
ing, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Blower.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
2. Have a rst-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a re extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear.
This list includes but
is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective glasses or goggles
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing protection
- Respirator or lter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Blower.
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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one
of the main concerns in designing and de-
veloping a machine. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
You, the operator, can avoid many accidents
by observing the following precautions in this
section. To avoid personal injury or death,
study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow
them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain pho-
tographs or illustrations in this manual may
show an assembly with a safety shield re-
moved. However, equipment should never be
operated in this condition. Keep all shields in
place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign
that is not readable or is missing. Location of
such safety signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young
children be allowed to work with this
equipment. Do not allow persons to oper-
ate or assemble this unit until they have
read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety pre-
cautions and of how it works. Review the
safety instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The
operator should be a responsible, properly
trained and physically able person familiar
with machinery and trained in this equipment's
operations. If the elderly are assisting with
work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin-
ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely,
is in question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Un-
authorized modication result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
9. In addition to the design and conguration of
this implement, including Safety Signs and
Safety Equipment, hazard control and ac-
cident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance, and storage of the
machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropri-
ate sections of the engine and machine Manu-
als. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs
afxed to the machine.

2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
our efforts to provide safe equipment can
be wiped out by a single careless act of an
operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident pre-
vention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of this equipment.
3. It has been said, "The
best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator."
We ask you to be that kind
of an operator. It is the op-
erator's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. Accidents can be
avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to
careless injuries. Read this manual, and the
manual for your tow vehicle, before assembly
or operating, to acquaint yourself with the ma-
chines. If this machine is used by any person
other than yourself, or is loaned or rented, it
is the machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that the operator, prior to operating:
a. Reads and understands the operator's
manuals.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop engine
and machine quickly in an emergency. Read
this manual and the one provided with your
engine.
6. Train all new personnel and review instruc-
tions frequently with existing workers. Be cer-
tain only a properly trained and physically able
person will operate the machinery. A person
who has not read and understood all operat-
ing and safety instructions is not qualied to
operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death. If the elderly are
assisting with work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all
times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign
should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your author-
ized Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or
the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Be sure that the installation area is clean and
dry.
• Be sure temperature is above 50°F (10°C).
• Determine exact position before you remove
the backing paper.
• Remove the smallest portion of the split back-
ing paper.
• Align the sign over the specied area and
carefully press the small portion with the ex-
posed sticky backing in place.
• Slowly peel back the remaining paper and
carefully smooth the remaining portion of the
sign in place.
• Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin
and smoothed out using the piece of sign
backing paper.
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2.5 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Blower.
Clean or replace all safety signs if they can-
not be clearly read and understood. They are
there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly
up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-
tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has de-
signed this Blower to be used with all its safe-
ty equipment properly attached, to minimize
the chance of accidents. Study this manual
to make sure you have all safety equipment
attached.
3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma-
chine is again operated.
4. When the use of hand tools is required to
perform any part of assembly, installation, ad-
justment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or
moving, be sure the tools used are designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer
for that specic task.
5. Personal protection equipment including hear-
ing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
Do not allow long hair, loose tting clothing, or
jewelry to be around moving parts.
6. Always engage the park brake when stop-
ping engine to prevent machine movement
when restarting engine.
7. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set
park brake, remove ignition key and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, ad-
justing, repairing or unplugging.
8. Use extreme care when moving. Slow down
on turns and watch out for bumps.
9. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
10. Do not allow riders on the machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
11. Before you operate the machine, check over
all pins, bolts, and connections to be sure all
are securely in place. Replace any damaged
or worn parts immediately.
12. Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with
the safety rules and operation instructions to
use this machine.
13. Do not smoke when refueling.
14. Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
15. Do not reach into blower openings when the
engine is running. Keep others away also.
16. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and snagged or entangled in the
machine.
17. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
18. Do not direct the air stream toward people,
animals or buildings to prevent injury or dam-
age. Do not place hands, feet or other body
parts into air stream.
19. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Ex-
haust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.

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2.6 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. The machine is not designed or equipped to
travel on public roads. Do not drive or trans-
port on public roads.
2. Use a trailer when moving from place to
place.
3. Do not exceed 8 kph (5 mph) when moving.
4. Plan your route to avoid rough terrain.
5. Do not drink and drive.
6. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at
a low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
Make certain that at lease 20% of the ma-
chines weight is on the rear wheels to main-
tain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces.
7. Never allow riders on machine.
2.7 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around
the stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.
2.8 REFUELLING SAFETY
3. Do not refuel the machine
while smoking or when near
open ame or sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent res by keeping machine clean of ac-
cumulated trash, grease and debris.
2.9 TIRE SAFETY
1. Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce
an explosion which may result in serious
injury or death.
2. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and experience to
do the job.
3. Have a qualied tire dealer or repair service
perform required tire maintenance.
4. When replacing worn tires, make sure they
meet the original tire specications. Never
undersize.
1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable.
2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting
engine.

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2.10 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service
area clean and
dry.
- Be sure electri-
cal outlets and
tools are properly
grounded.
- Use adequate
light for the job at
hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation.
Never operate an engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut off the
engine, set the park brake and remove the
ignition key.
6. Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
7. Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
8. Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to original specica-
tions. The manufacturer will not be responsi-
ble for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
9. A re extinguisher
and rst aid kit
should be kept
readily accessible
while performing
maintenance on
this equipment.
10. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all cotter pins are properly
installed to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
11. When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing unit in
service.
2.11 BATTERY SAFETY
1. Keep all sparks and ames away from batter-
ies, as gas given off by electrolyte is explo-
sive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash
off any spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working near bat-
teries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45 degrees, to
avoid electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short circuit, dis-
connect battery ground cable before servicing
any part of electrical system.
2.12 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before disconnecting from tractor or
working on hydraulic system.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydrau-
lic system are kept in good condition and are
clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, attened or
crimped hoses.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic ttings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system op-
erates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazard-
ous and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and
eye protection when
searching for a high-
pressure hydraulic leak.
Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to iso-
late and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrat-
ed high-pressure stream
of hydraulic uid, seek medical attention im-
mediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic uid piercing the
skin surface.

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2.13 GAS MOTOR SAFETY
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND MAIN-
TENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THAT CAME WITH
YOUR ENGINE.
WARNING: DO NOT
1. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotating parts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near
an open ame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot light
or devices which can create a spark.
4. DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well
ventilated. Outdoor refuelling is preferred.
5. DO NOT ll fuel tank while engine is running.
Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu-
elling. Store fuel in approved safety contain-
ers.
6. DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is
running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
Move machine away from the spill and avoid
creating any ignition until the gasoline has
evaporated.
8. DO NOT smoke when lling fuel tank.
9. DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce engine
speed before stopping.
10. DO NOT run engine above rated speeds.
This may result in injury.
11. DO NOT tamper with governor springs, gov-
ernor links or other parts which may increase
the governed engine speed.
12. DO NOT tamper with the engine speed se-
lected by the original equipment manufacturer.
13. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or
spark plug wire removed. Use an approved
tester.
14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug re-
moved. If engine is ooded, place throttle in
"FAST" position and crank until engine starts.
15. DO NOT strike ywheel with a hard object or
metal tool as this may cause ywheel to shat-
ter in operation. Use proper tools to service
engine.
16. DO NOT operate engine without a mufer.
Inspect periodically and replace, if necessary.
If engine is equipped with mufer deector,
inspect periodically and replace, if necessary
with correct deector.
17. DO NOT operate engine with an accumula-
tion of grass, leaves, dirt or other combustible
materials in the mufer area.
18. DO NOT use this engine on any forest
covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the mufer. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali-
fornia Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
19. DO NOT touch hot mufer, cylinder or ns
because contact may cause burns.
20. DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air
cleaner cover removed.
WARNING: DO
1. ALWAYS DO remove the wire from the spark
plug when servicing the engine or equipment
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING or
disconnect the negative wire from the battery
terminal.
2. DO keep cylinder ns and governor parts free
of grass and other debris which can affect
engine speed.
3. DO examine mufer periodically to be sure
it is functioning effectively. A worn or leak-
ing mufer should be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
4. DO use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum
carburetor and cause leakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE EMPLOYERS SIGNATURE
SIGN-OFF FORM
DATE
2.14 SIGN-OFF FORM
AgriMetal follows the general Safety Standards specied by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers
(ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating
and/or maintaining the Self-Propelled Blower must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Operating and
Maintenance information presented in this manual.
Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been reviewed.
Annually review this information before the season start-up.
Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment. We
feel that an untrained operator is unqualied to operate this machine.
A sign-off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be working with the
equipment have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual and have been instructed in
the operation of the equipment.
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3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
CAUTION ATTENTION
1. Read Operator's Manual before starting.
2. Keep guards and shields in place and ac-
cess doors closed.
3. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
4. Stop engine, place all controls in neutral,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servic-
ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging the
machine.
5. Engage park brake whenever engine is
stopped or shut down.
6. Do not climb on the machine or place hands
in any opening when the engine is running.
7. Keep people and pets a safe distance from
the machine.
8. Do not smoke when refuelling.
9. Block up machine securely before working
under it.
10. Keep all electrical wires and connections
dry and in good repair.
11. Do not direct discharge duct or hose toward
people, animals or property to prevent being
hit by fast moving objects. Always wear ap-
propriate safety gear during operation.
12. Review safety instructions annually.
1. Lire attentivent le manuel d'opération avant la mise en
marche.
2. Garder tous les écrans protecteurs in place.
3. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et vétements
éloignés des éléments mobiles.
4. Arréter le moteur, placer tous les contròles à la posi-
tion "neutre", enlever la clé du contact et attendre que
toutes les places soient au point mort avant de faire
tout ajustement, réparation ou de débloquer la ma-
chine.
5. Toujours actionner le frein de stationnement, avant
de débarquer de la machine.
6. Ne pas grimper sur la machine et ne jamais se placer
les mains dans toute ouverture lorsque celle-ci est en
marche.
7. Garder les gens et les animaux à une distance sécurit-
aire de la machine.
8. Ne jamais fümer lors du plein d'essence.
9. Immobiliser la machine de façon sécuritaire avant de
travailler sous celle-ci.
10. Garder toute connection et l électrique au sec et en
bonne condition.
11. An d'éviter tout risque d'accident grave, ne jamais
soufer en direction des gens, animaux ou vers les
propriétées. Le port des équipements de sécurité est
obligatoire lorsque vous opéré la machine.
12. Reviser annuellement le manual d'opération.
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The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
BDANGER
RISQUE D'OBJETS PROJETÉS
Á défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les
contrôles à la position "neutre", enlever
la clé du contact et attendre que toutes
les places soient au point mort avant
de faire tout ajustement, réparation ou
de débloquer la machine.
2. An d'éviter tout risque d'accident
grave, ne jamais soufer en direction
des gens, des animaux ou vers les
propriétées. Le port des équipements
de sécurité est obligatoire lorsque vous
opérez la machine.
3. Garder les gens éloignés de la ma-
chine.
To prevent serious injury or death
from a thrown object:
1. Stop engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove igni-
tion key and wait for all moving parts
to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging machine.
2. Do not direct discharge duct toward
people, animals or property. Always
wear appropriate safety gear. Keep
hands and feet out of discharge open-
ings.
3. Keep others away.
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD
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Machine is shown with guard
removed for illustrative pur-
poses only. Do not operate
machine with guard removed.
WARNING

The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
C
FIRE HAZARD
NO SMOKING
To prevent serious injury or death
from re:
1. Do not smoke when refueling.
2. Keep sparks, ames and hot mate-
rial away from ammable substanc-
es.
3. Stop engine ve minutes before
refueling.
DANGER
RISQUE D'INCENDIE
DEFENSE DE FUMER
À défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Ne pas fumer lors du remplissage.
2. Garder les ammes et toute matière
inammable hors de portée.
3. Arrêter le moteur cinq minutes avant
de refaire le plein. 01-60-0060
D
MISSING SHIELD HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death
from exposed hazard:
1. Install and secure shields before
operating.
2. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing
away from moving parts.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
GARDE ABSENT
À défaut de suivre ces instructions,
cela pourrait entraîner de sérieuses
blessures ou même la mort.
1. Installer les gardes de façon sécuri-
taire avant la mise en marche de la
machine.
2. Garder les mains, pieds, cheveux et
vêtements éloignés des éléments
mobiles. 01-60-0070

The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good
safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the
area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without
safety signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are available from your authorized dealer.
ROTATING PART HAZARD
KEEP AWAY
WARNING
To prevent serious injury or death from
rotating parts:
1. Place all controls in neutral or off,
stop engine or motor, set park brake,
remove ignition key or disable power
source and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repair-
ing or unplugging.
2. Install and secure all guards before
operating.
3. Do not operate with rotating parts ex-
posed.
PIÉCES EN MOUVEMENT
RESTER ÉLOIGNÉS
À défaut de suivre ces instructions, cela
pourrait entraîner de sérieuses blessures
ou même la mort.
1. Arrêter le moteur, placer tous les con-
trôles à la position "neutre" enlever la
clé du contact et attendre que toutes les
pièces soient au point mort avant de faire
tout ajustement, réparation ou de déblo-
quer la machine.
2. Installer tous les écrans protecteurs avant
de mettre la machine en fonction.
3. Ne jamais opérer la machine sans écran
protecteur. 01-60-0110
AVERTISSEMENT
E
A
C

4 ASSEMBLING
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The machine is shipped from the
factory in a partially disassembled
conguration and attached to a pallet
that provides for easy moving and
handling. Always use tools, equip-
ment and forklifts of appropriate size
and capacity for the job. Always use 2
men when lifting, moving and assem-
bling the machine.
When the machine is shipped, fol-
low this procedure when preparing
for the customer:
1. Clear the area of bystanders
especially small children before
starting.
2. Remove the pallet tie-downs.
3. Use a forklift to lift the pallet/ma-
chine from the truck. Carry the
load close to the ground as it is
moved to the assembly area and
positioned.
4. Remove plastic wrap.
4.1 MACHINE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1 SHIPPING CONFIGURATION
Wrapped
Unwrapped

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Fig. 2 LOOSENING
5. Cut strapping and
remove screws
holding compo-
nents to pallet.
Fig. 3 LAYOUT
6. Lay out components.

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7. Mount the deector to
the discharge outlet.
Be sure to align arrows
when mounting.
8. Tighten fasteners to
their specied torque.
Fig. 4 DEFLECTOR
Arrows
Fasteners
9. Connect the battery ca-
bles and tighten fasteners
to their specied torque.
Fig. 5 BATTERY CABLE
NOTE
Connect red wire
to positive post and
black to ground or
negative post.

5 OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
AgriMetal Self-Propelled Blowers are designed to
quickly and efciently, blow away leaves, cuttings
and other debris. The material is conveyed on a
stream of high velocity air to remove it from the
area of concern. When the material is removed,
it gives a neat, professional look to the working
area.
In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident pre-
vention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. It is
the responsibility of the owner or operator to
read this manual and to train all other opera-
tors before they start working with the ma-
chine.
Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety
is everyone's business. By following recom-
mended procedures, a safe working environ-
ment is provided for the operator, bystanders
and the area around the worksite. Untrained
operators are not qualied to operate the
machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are
the result of suggestions made by customers like
you. Read this manual carefully to learn how to
operate the machine safely and how to set it to
provide maximum eld efciency. By following the
operating instructions in conjunction with a good
maintenance program, your Self-Propelled Blower
will provide many years of trouble-free service.
5.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
•Please remember it is important that you
read and heed the safety signs on the
Blower. Clean or replace all safety signs if
they cannot be clearly read and understood.
• If a safety shield or guard is removed for
any reason, it must be replaced before the
machine is again operated.
• Always use two people to handle heavy, un-
wieldy components during assembly, installa-
tion, removal or moving.
• Always engage the park brake when stop-
ping engine to prevent machine move-
ment when restarting engine.
• Place all controls in neutral, stop engine,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Do not allow riders on the machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
• Do not allow anyone who is not familiar with
the safety rules and operation instructions to
use this machine.
• Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
• Clear the work area of objects which might
be picked up and snagged or entangled in
the machine.
• Do not reach into blower openings when the
engine is running. Keep others away also.
• Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
• Do not direct the air stream toward people,
animals or buildings to prevent injury or
damage. Do not place hands, feet or other
body parts into air stream.
• Do not run engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
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5.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS
The AgriMetal Self-
Propelled Blower
is a large blower
mounted on a
powered frame for
moving debris on a
stream of air. The
air stream can be
directed to the right,
left, up or down
depending on the
duct position. A gas
engine on the front
of the frame powers
the blower and the
hydrostatic drive.
The throttle, igni-
tion switch and duct
position controls are
located on the dash.
An electric solenoid
moves the duct to
the desired position.
The hydrostatic
pump is driven by a
belt from the engine
with the foot controls
on the right side of
the frame.
A Discharge
Duct
B Duct Position
Control
C Blower
D Gas Engine
E Throttle Con-
trol
F Duct Position
Drive
G Foot Pedals
H Blower Air
Intake
J Park Brake
K Steering Axle
L Drive Wheels
M Hydrostatic
Pump
Fig. 6 PRINCIPLE COMPONENTS
A
A
A
K
K
K
L
L
L
C
C
C
H
H
LM
F
D
D
J
E
B
M
G
G

5.3 BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on
the Blower when it is used for the rst time, it is
recommended that the following mechanical items
be checked:
A. After operating for 1 and 5 hours:
1. Torque all fasteners and hardware.
2. Check tire pressure. Inate to 25 psi if
required.
3. Check engine uid levels. Top up as
required.
B. After operating for 10 hours:
1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 listed above.
(Section A).
2. Change engine oil.
3. Go to the normal servicing and mainte-
nance schedule as dened in the Mainte-
nance Section.
5.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Efcient and safe operation of the AgriMetal
Self-Propelled Blower requires that each operator
reads and understands the operating procedures
and all related safety precautions outlined in this
section. A pre-operation checklist is provided
for the operator. It is important for both personal
safety and for maintaining the machine in good
mechanical condition that this checklist be fol-
lowed.
Before operating the Blower and each time there-
after, the following areas should be checked off:
1. Lubricate the machine per the schedule out-
line in the Maintenance Section.
2. Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace
any that are rough or seized.
3. Make sure that all guards and shields are in
place, secured and functioning as designed.
4. Clean the screen over the blower intake.
5. Check engine oil and fuel level. Top up as
required.
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