Giant-Vac 2000 series User manual

THE GIANT-VAC
‘PTO BLOWER’
MODELS 2000*/3200**/4000***
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Congratulations!
You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the
market today. If properly cared for, your Giant-Vac PTO Blower will provide years of
dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to
get the most out of your new equipment.
First, inspect your machine upon delivery. Each Giant-Vac product leaves our factory in
excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may occur during shipment. If
any such damage is found upon initial inspection, immediately notify the transport carrier
who delivered your machine, as they are solely responsible for the damage as well as
any subsequent adjustments.
Your Giant-Vac PTO Blower requires very little assembly. Simply follow the instructions
contained within this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an
employer, you also may have an obligation under the California
Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn
persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and/or other
Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your workplace. See California
Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the California Code of
Regulations at Section 1200 er seq., and Title 8 of the California Code of
Regulations Section 5194.
* Model 2000 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with an
18-25HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.
** Model 3200 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with a 25-
38HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.
***Model 4000 P.T.O. Blower is designed to be used in conjunction with a P.T.O. 3-point hitch tractor equipped with a
40+HP P.T.O. drive that can achieve 540 R.P.M.
REV. B – 8/00

SAFETY RULES REGARDING YOUR
GIANT-VAC PTO BLOWER
IMPORTANT!
READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE
OPERATING UNIT:
•Regard your Giant-Vac PTO Blower as a piece of power equipment and
teach this regard to all who will operate this unit. Never allow children or
young teenagers to operate the unit.
•Be sure to assemble the unit completely. If any parts are discovered
missing during assembly, contact your dealer immediately; do not
attempt to operate unit with missing parts.
•Always wear appropriate safety equipment when operating this unit.
Proper eye, ear, and breathing protection is a must.
•Be sure you know how to stop the unit at a MOMENT’S NOTICE. Refer
to the operation section of this manual, as well as the owner’s manual
supplied with your tractor.
•Do not operate with any guards or component parts removed from unit.
•Unless there is very good artificial light, use only during daylight.
•While in operation, keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust
sections. Never insert any body part or other foreign object in any
opening while the machine is running.
•When operating unit, keep people and pets a safe distance away.
Instruct children to keep away from the area of operation at all times.
•Keep away from PTO shaft while unit is in operation. Contact with a
rotating PTO shaft can easily cause fatal injury.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN CHRONIC
HEALTH PROBLEMS, SERIOUS INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
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UNIT ASSEMBLY
MODEL 2000
Your Giant-Vac Model 2000 PTO Blower comes fully assembled * and ready for
installation onto your tractor. (Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper
connection to the tractor.)
* The only assembly step required is the installation of the inner deflector door control
rod:
•Remove 1/2” lock nut from threaded stud end of control rod.
•Slide rod end through hole in control rod holder (the long angle piece with the large
hole on top, extending upward from the blower frame assembly).
•Insert threaded stud end of rod down through hole in inner deflector door control arm
and replace lock nut, tightening just enough to allow free, but not sloppy, movement
of rod.
MODELS 3200-4000
PRE-ASSEMBLY:
•Identify the following items inside the components box:
2 – Caster wheel assemblies
2 – Lower hitch point assemblies
2 – Support legs
1 – Top hitch point
1 – Hardware package
INSTALLING THE CASTER ASSEMBLIES:
•Remove the ½” x 1-1/4” bolt (Parts list ref. #24) and washers (#21-23) from the top of
each of the two caster assemblies. Also remove red caster spacers, but leave thrust
bearing (#18) in place.
•Slide top section of each caster assembly up through caster arm sleeves, replace
spacers, then secure with same hardware removed in previous step.
•Carefully tilt unit onto side so that caster wheels contact ground, then remove metal
skid. Note: Assistance is recommended, as weight of unit can cause serious
injury.
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UNIT ASSEMBLY (cont.)
INSTALLING THE HITCH POINTS AND SUPPORT LEGS:
•Remove hardware holding each lower hitch point assembly together, and separate
pieces, making careful note of assembly configuration, as it will be
reassembled onto the shaft frame in the same manner.
•Slide lower hitch points (#51) onto side panels of shaft frame (#39) so that center
gap within hitch point receives edge of side panel into it. Note: Hitch pin (#61)
should be facing out. Align holes in hitch point with corresponding holes in bottom
outer corner of side panel, then insert four 1/2” x 3-1/2” bolts (#55, previously
removed from assembly) through mounting holes in each hitch point.
•Replace jack stand spacers (making sure to use two sets of - two ¼” spacers (#53)
and one 1/8” spacer (#52) - for each hitch point) and side support plate onto each
assembly, securing with lockwashers (#56) and nuts (#57). Tighten all fasteners
securely.
•Insert jack stand (#58) up through receiving hole of each lower hitch point assembly,
created by spacers and side support plate, securing with jack stand pin (#59) and
bridge pin (#60).
•Fasten top hitch point bracket (#47) to top of shaft frame using four 1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts
(#48), lockwashers (#49) and nuts (#50). Note: To aid in top hitch point
installation, shaft frame top cover plate (#45) removal is recommended *
*Helpful hint: Before replacing top cover plate, check shaft bearings for grease.
INSTALLING THE DISCHARGE DIRECTION CONTROL ROD:
•Fasten control rod support bracket (#40) to upper right side of shaft frame with two
1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts (#41), lockwashers (#42) and nuts (#43).
•Remove locknut (#38) from threaded stud end of control rod (#36). Slide rod through
hole in control rod support bracket. Insert stud through hole in discharge direction
control arm (#35) and secure with locknut, tightening just enough to give control arm
free (but not sloppy) movement.
Assembly of your Giant-Vac PTO Blower is complete. You are
now ready to mount your unit onto the 3-point hitch of your
tractor. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions of your tractor
for information on proper connecting procedures.
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UNIT OPERATION
GENERAL RULES TO OBSERVE BEFORE
AND DURING OPERATION:
•Be sure that you have connected the unit to the tractor correctly and securely,
carefully following manufacturer’s instructions.
•Follow the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations for safe operation.
•Clear the entire work area of all debris that could catch on or be thrown by the PTO
Blower. High velocity discharge can easily turn rocks and branches into dangerous
flying projectiles.
•Do not engage unit until you are ready to begin debris removal, and promptly
disengage unit as soon as operation is complete.
•Use proper discretion in selecting your cleaning pattern, especially on uneven
terrain. Avoid steep hills, especially if turf is wet. Do not travel straight down slopes
exceeding 14 degrees. If tires begin to slip when climbing a slope, the grade is too
steep for safe operation. Angle the tractor to a less steep slope until tires stop
slipping and traction is regained.
•Be keenly aware of the unit’s presence on the rear of the tractor, especially when
backing up or negotiating tight spaces and corners. Failure to do this can result in
serious damage to unit, tractor, and/or property.
•Be certain the P.T.O. lever is disengaged before turning off the tractor’s engine.
ENGAGING THE UNIT:
•With tractor engine running, set throttle to slow position, engage P.T.O. drive lever,
then slowly increase throttle to a maximum of 540 R.P.M. Caution: Never run the
tractor’s P.T.O. drive over 540 R.P.M. All Giant-Vac P.T.O. Blowers are
designed for a maximum input of 540 R.P.M.
CHANGING DIRECTION OF DISCHARGE:
•Upon engaging the unit, all models discharge air initially from the left side of the
blower (driver’s perspective). However, right hand discharge can be achieved by
pulling the discharge direction control rod, located to the left rear of the operator and
easily accessible while seated on the tractor. This rod operates an inner deflector
door, which diverts air flow out to the right side. * This door is held in
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