Hurricane BLO-VAC 36 User manual

Commercial Debris Blower/Vacuum
September 19, 2009
Hurricane Inc.
Muskegon, Michigan
Operator’s Manual
TM
Patents Pending
Model 36
New for 2010

Identification
Record Identification Numbers
If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on
servicing, always provide the product model and serial numbers.
You will need to locate the model and serial numbers for the machine and
for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces
provided.
Date of purchase:_____________________________________________
Dealer name:_________________________________________________
Dealer phone:________________________________________________
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
Model Number:______________________________________________
Serial Number:_______________________________________________
ENGINE MODEL, SPECIFICATION, AND SERIAL NUMBER:
Model Number:______________________________________________
Specification:________________________________________________
Serial Number:_______________________________________________
Above information can be found on this
data plate and the engine data plate.
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Register this infomation with Hurricane Inc. by email at [e-mail], be sure
to include your contact information as well as the above data for warranty and service bulletins.

SAFETY ALERT
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used throughout this manual and on the
blower’s safety labels to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death. Read these instructions carefully. It is essential that you read the
instructions and safety precautions before you attempt to work on or use
this machine.
WARNING
This symbol with the “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This symbol with the word “CAUTION” indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Introduction
Using Your Operator’s Manual
This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with
the machine when you sell it.
Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s
manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly.
An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your
machine.This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information
for the engine installed in your machine.
This owners manual explains the features and promotes the safe use of this
machine. Please read it in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so
that you may have many years of safe and productive operation.
Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential
safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid
injury and machine damage.
CAUTION
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SAFETY
Operator Training Required
• Read the operator’s manual and other training material. If the operator or
mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
this material to them.This publication is available in other languages.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator
controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained.The owner of the
machine is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people, or property.
• Train operators on the machine in an open, unobstructed area under the
direction of an experienced operator.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are
needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing
protection.Tie back long hair, remove loose clothing or jewelry that may
get tangled in moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects such as rocks, toys, etc. which can be thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is running.Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields
are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are
functioning properly.
Operating Safely
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden
hazards.
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SAFETY
Operating Safely
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before
starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the
recommended direction on hillsides. For this machine, drive across
hillsides, not up and down.Turf conditions can affect the machine’s
stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing
directions on slopes.
• Never operate with the shields, or other guards, not securely in
place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury and machine damage.
• Stop on level ground, engage parking brake, close deflectors, and
shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason.
• Stop equipment and inspect impeller if an abnormal vibration occurs.
Make necessary repairs before resuming operations.
• Keep hands and feet away from the Intake and discharge.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
• Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and
sidewalks. Close deflectors if not blowing.Watch for traffic when operating
near or crossing roadways.
• Be aware of the blower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or off of a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or
replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and
shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary
adjustments before you operate.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the impeller, its bolt, and
blower assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
impeller and bolt.
• Keep safety labels visible when installing accessories and attachments.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation
require your full attention.
• When machine is left unattended, stored, or parked, remove the key.
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SAFETY
Using a Spark Arrestor
The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It
is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or
operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws. Other states or federal
areas may have similar laws.
A spark arrestor for your machine is available from your authorized dealer.
An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in good working
order by the operator.
Checking Working Area
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are
needed to properly and safely perform the job.
• Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and
pets out of working area.
• Study working area. Set up a safe blowing pattern. Do not blow where
traction or stability is doubtful.
• Test drive through area with blower not running. Slow down when
you travel over rough ground.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Close deflectors.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Remove the key.
6.Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the
operator’s station.
7. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wires
(for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine.
Rotating Impeller is Dangerous
• Rotating impeller can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects. Failure to
observe safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blower housing when engine is
running.
• Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People, especially children
can move quickly into the working area before you know it.
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SAFETY
Protect Children
• Death or serious injury can occur when young children associate having
fun with a lawn equipment simply because someone has given them a ride
on a machine.
• Children are attracted to lawn equipment and activities.
They don’t understand the dangers or the fact that the operator is unaware
of their presence.
• Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in
the work area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Tragic accidents with children can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children, especially when a child approaches a machine from
behind. Before and while backing up, look down and behind the machine
carefully, especially for children.
• Never carry children on a machine or attachment. Do not tow children
in a cart or trailer.They can fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never use the machine as a recreational vehicle or to entertain children.
• Never allow children or an untrained person operate the machine.
Instruct all operators not to give children a ride on the machine or in an
attachment.
• Keep children indoors, out of the work area, and in the watchful eye of
a responsible adult, other than the operator, when a machine is being
operated.
• Stay alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.Turn the machine off if a child enters the
work area.
Avoid Tipping
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all
slopes requires extra caution.
• Blow across slopes, not up and down.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could overturn the machine.Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop while on a slope.
• Do not blow or operate machine on wet grass.Tires may lose traction.
• Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning
properly.
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction,
turn and proceed slowly, straight down the slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.
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SAFETY
Avoid Tipping
• Use extra care while operating machine with attachments, they can
affect stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
• Do not blow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or bodies of water.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the
edge caves in.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights for added stability when operating on slopes or using front
or rear mounted attachments. Remove weights when not required.
• Drive machine very slowly and avoid quick stops.
Keep Riders Off
• Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off.
• Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or
thrown off the machine causing serious injury.
• Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being
operated in an unsafe manner.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age,
and exposure. Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses
and lines.
• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and
vibration. Check connections regularly.Tighten loose connections.
• Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines.Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from
high pressure fluids.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into
the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may
result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
Checking Wheel Hardware
• An accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel hardware is not tight.
• Check wheel hardware tightness often during the first 100 hours of
operation.
• Wheel hardware must be tightened to specified torque using the proper
procedure anytime it is loosened.
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SAFETY
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a
hard hat when operating the machine.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job.
• While blowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Wear a suitable hearing protection device such as earplugs. Loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Maintenance and Storage
• Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Disengage drives, engage parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines).Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Clean all debris from unit, drives, mufflers, and engine to
help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames
or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to
service machine. Understand service procedure before doing work.
• Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components when
required. Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for
service work.
• Before servicing machine or attachment, carefully release pressure from
any components with stored energy, such as hydraulic components or
springs.
• Release hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic control levers back
and forth with the engine off.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plugs (for gas engines) before
making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking impeller.Wear gloves, and use caution when servicing
them. Only REPLACE impeller. Never attempt to straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry and long hair away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
• Charge battery in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and
flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
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SAFETY
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially impeller attachment bolts, to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
Prevent Fires
• Remove debris from engine compartment and muffler area,
before and after operating machine, especially after blowing in dry conditions.
• Always shut off fuel when transporting or storing machine, the machine
has a fuel shutoff.
• Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a
water heater or furnace.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or
death:
• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and
experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above
the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire
assembly.The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a
tire explosion.Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the
tire assembly.
• Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing studs
and nuts.
Handling Fuel Safely
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in
handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flammable and fuel vapors are
explosive:
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved fuel container. Use only non-metal, portable fuel
containers approved by the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make
sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.
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SAFETY
Handling Fuel Safely
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors. Move machine
outdoors and provide adequate ventilation.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled near machine, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage. Avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame,
spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliance.
• Prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge. Static
electric discharge can ignite fuel vapors in an ungrounded fuel container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a
plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before fueling.
• Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on
the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a
portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container
opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock
open device.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel tank cap and tighten securely.
• Replace all fuel container caps securely after use.
• For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol is harmful
to your health and to the environment.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and
batteries, can harm the environment and people:
• Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone may drink
from them.
• See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to
recycle or get rid of waste products.
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on
chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and
emergency response techniques.The seller of the chemical products
used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that
product.
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OPERATING
Operator Station Controls
• Let take a moment to familiarize you with the controls on the dash.
A clear understanding of the operation and function of each control
is essential to the safe and productive use of this machine.
Parking Brake
• This photo shows the parking brake engaged with all other controls in the
off/neutral position.The parking brake should be in this position starting, parking,
vacuuming, or anytime other than when the machine is in motion with an operator
present at the controls.
• This photo shows the parking brake disengaged.
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OPERATING
• Handle Bar
• Right Wheel Hydrostat
Control
• Tach/Hour
Meter
• Ignition
Key Switch
• Left Wheel Hydrostat
Control
• Throttle
Control
• Choke
Control
• Fuel Fill &
Fuel Cap
w/Guage
• Parking Brake
Handle, Brake OFF
• Oil Alert
• Front
Deflector
Control
< Open / Close>
• Rear
Deflector
Control
< Open / Close>
• Parking Brake Handle, Brake ON
Operator Station Controls
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• Reverse
Handle Bar

OPERATING
Misc. Controls and Checks
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Hydraulic Oil expansion tank and filler
(Fill to bottom line when cold.)
Step onto the operator platform, disengage parking
brake, grasp the handle bar to operate the machine.
Engage parking brake before stepping off the
machine.
Fuel shutoff Air Cleaner
Hydraulic Reservoir & Filler
Oil Dipstick
Oil Filler
Main Fuse
Battery
Drive Belt
Fuel Filter
Hydro Pump Bypass
( one on each pump)

OPERATING
• Hydraulic Oil Filters
One on each pump.
Change every 400 hours
• Hydraulic Pump bypass Valves
To bypass, lift lever, remove
R-key from storage location
and install in lower hole
as shown.
• Hydraulic Pumps
Change hydraulic oil
every 400 hours.
Underside view of machine
Misc. Controls and checks
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Pump Drain plugs
• Remove Filter Guard
bolts to access filter for
service.

OPERATING
Testing the safety systems
The safety systems installed on your machine should be tested before
each machine use. Be sure you have read this manual and are completely
familiar with the operation of the machine before performing these safety
system checks.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate
machine. See your authorized dealer for service.
Perform these tests in a clear open area outdoors. Keep bystanders away.
Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal operation of
the machines saftey systems.
Testing Saftety cover Switch (Start)
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove Blower saftey cover.
2. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position.
4. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result:The engine must not crank.
Testing Park Brake Switch (Start)
1. Disengage parking brake.
2.Turn key switch to the start position.
Result:The engine must not crank.
Testing Neutral Switch (Start)
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Push one motion control lever forward.
3.Turn key switch to the start position. Repeat steps 2, 3 for other control.
Result:The engine must not crank.
Testing Saftety cover Switch (Run kill)
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Start engine. Idle engine.
3. Open blower saftey cover.
Result:The engine must stop.
Testing Operator Presence Switch (Run kill)
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake. Start engine. Idle engine.
3. Disengage park brake.
4. Step completely off operator’s platform.
Result:The engine must stop.
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OPERATING
Testing the safety systems
Testing Operator Presence Neutral Switches (Run kill)
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position.
3. Start engine. Idle engine.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Move motion control levers slightly forward, slower than walking speed.
6. Step completely off operator’s platform.
7. Release the motion control levers, allowing them to return to the neutral position.
Result:The engine must stop.
Testing the Parking Brake
1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% grade) facing downhill. Stop the
engine and engage parking brake.
2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill.
Result: Parking brake must hold the machine stationary.
(Machine should move no more that 24 in (61cm) in one hour.)
If machine moves more than that, brakes need to be adjusted.
See your authorized dealer or refer to Adjusting Parking Brake in the
SERVICE section.
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OPERATING
Using the Throttle and Choke
• Push choke lever forward to the closed position.
• Move throttle lever to the half fast position when starting and
warming the engine.
• Turn key switch to the start position and release when engine starts,
pulling choke control back to the open position after engine start.
Starting Using the Throttle and Choke
Choke
Lever
Throttle
Lever
• Blower speed and power can be controlled with the throttle control.
• The Tach/hour meter shows the engine revolutions per minute when the
engine is running and the engine hours when engine is off. The meter will
also show reminders when to change the engine oil. The meter only runs
when the engine is running and is independant of the key switch.
Key switch
shown in RUN
position
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