Parker Minuteman Hurricane Plus 5 User manual

Model:
HT0506B
HT0505H
Hurricane Plus 5
OPERATION SERVICE PARTS CARE

Table of Contents
EC DOC....................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................ 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................. 6
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY................................................ 6
HANDLE ASSEMBLY............................................................ 6
BLOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY ............................................... 7
BRIGGS AND STRATTON 6.0 HP ENGINE ASSEMBLY..... 8
HONDA 5.0 HP ENGINE ASSEMBLY..................................... 9
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING
· To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start engine until all assembly
steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in
this manual.
· Under California law, and under laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operation
internal combustion’s engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or
grass covered land, or on land with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an
engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engine on your power
equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns
gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be quipped with a spark
arrester muffler in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to
the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite
flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with this
regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a violation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest
service for specific information about what regulations apply in your area.
· Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered
machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed rotating parts.
· Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing protection when operating this equipment.
· Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roadways.
· Before inspecting or servicing any part of equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug
wire from spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Be
aware that rotating blades slow down gradually after engine is shut off.
· Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes.
· Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off engine and disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug before leaving equipment. Turn off fuel shut-off if equipped.
· Do not operate this equipment on a paved, gravel, or hard surface unless the collection bag is
installed. Discharged material may bounce from a hard surface.
· Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes or
cinders.
· Do not vacuum areas that have been recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
Follow chemical manufacturer’s safety instructions regarding contact with treated areas.
· Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.
· Never pick up or carry equipment while the engine is running.
· Walk, never run.
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· Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.
· Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. Keep
bystanders at least 25 feet
away from the area of operation.
· Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
· Do not operate this equipment near buildings, windows, or air conditioners.
· Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet.
· Do not start engine or operate this equipment with any safety guards or housing removed.
· Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
· Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug and allow
all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
· If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark plug,
and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick to clear away
debris.
DANGER
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
· Do not add fuel if engine is running or still hot from recent operation. Allow engine to cool for at
least three minutes.
· Do not fill fuel tank indoors. After filling, wipe up any spills and move away from gasoline fumes
before starting engine.
· Do not allow open flame, matches, or smoking in area.
· Fill fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded regular automotive gasoline, (leaded regular and
unleaded or leaded premium grades of gasoline are acceptable substitutes).
· Do not mix oil with gasoline.
· Clean the area around the fuel fill cap and remove the cap from the fuel tank. Insert a clean
funnel into the fuel tank.
· Fill the tank to 1/2 inch below the bottom of the filter neck to provide space for any fuel
expansion.
· Reinstall the fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Install front wheel bracket (1) to fron
housing using 5/16” flat washer (2) and
5/16” nyloc nuts (3) and tighten. Install
front wheel (4) into front wheel bracket (1).
Slide nylon washer (7) onto clevis pin (5)
and slide clevis pin (5) all the way through
front wheel bracket (1) and front wheel (4).
Slide second nylon washer (7) onto clevis
pin (5) and secure with hairpin (6).
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Install handle assembly to blower, place
rubber shim (1) under handle strut (2)
and place 5/16-18 x 2” bolt (4) and 3/8”
washer (3) into holes in handle strut (2)
and through frame (5) and tighten (not
all the way) with 5/16” washer (6) and
5/16-18 nyloc nut (7). Place handle (8)
into handle struts (2) and align holes in
handle (8) and struts (2). Place 5/16-18
x 2” bolt (4) and 3/8” washer (3) into strut
(2) and handle (8), as shown, and
tighten with 3/8” washer (3) and 5/16-18
nyloc nut (7). Tighten bolts on strut /
frame at this time. Pull Pull-Rope handle
(9) towards strut (2) and install rope
guide (10) aroundpull-rope. Place ¼-20
x 2.5” bolt (11) through rope guide (10)
and strut (2) and tighten with 5/16”
washer (6) and ¼-20 nylock nut (12).
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BLOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY
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BRIGGS AND STRATTON 6.0 HP ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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HONDA 5.0 HP ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The Parker Sweeper Company warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects
in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of two years from date of purchase.
In addition, Parker Sweeper Company will, at its option, honor labor warranty claims for the first 12 months
from date of sale, provided such claims are submitted through and approved by factory authorized repair
stations. Parker Sweeper Company will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, except for
transportation costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in
accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and
care, such as belts, cords, switches, hoses, rubber parts, electrical motor components or
adjustments. Parts not manufactured by Parker Sweeper Company such as engines, batteries,
battery chargers, hydraulic pumps, and tires are covered by and subject to the warranties and/or
guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Parker Sweeper Company for procedures in
warranty claims against these manufacturers.
Special warning to purchaser — Use of replacement filters and/or prefilters not manufactured by Parker
Sweeper Company or its designated licensees, will void all warranties expressed or implied.
A potential health hazard exists without exact original equipment replacement.
All warranted items become the sole property of Parker Sweeper Company or its original manufacturer,
whichever the case may be.
Parker Sweeper Company disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and the
warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Parker Sweeper Company assumes no responsibility for any
special, incidental or consequential damages.
This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is extended only to the original
user/purchaser of this product. Customers outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local
distributor for export warranty policies. Parker Sweeper Company is not responsible for costs or repairs
performed by persons other than those specifically authorized by Parker Sweeper Company. This warranty
does not apply to damage from transportation, alterations by unauthorized persons, misuse or abuse of the
equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of income due to malfunctions
of the product.
If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to
you.
World Headquarters Minuteman Canada, Inc.
Minuteman International, Inc. 2210 Drew Road
111 South Rohlwing Road Mississauga, Ontario
Addison, Illinois 60101 L5S 1B1
Phone [phone] Phone [phone]
FAX [phone] FAX [phone] 988212
REV * 01/05
Printed in U.S.A.
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