Tailgator Gas-Powered Blender User manual

Instruction Manual
and Recipes
The Original Portable
Gas-Powered Blender™
www.tailgatorzone.com
1-888-874-7677
“Blend it and they will come”
-GatorGod
TailGator®
P.O. Box 1535
Nevada City, CA 95959
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1. Motor Coupling 7. Trigger
2. Starter Rope 8. Pitcher
3. Stop Switch 9. Throttle Cable
4. Choke Lever 10. Fuel Tank
5. Primer Bubble (Red) 11. Fuel Cap
6. Lid
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ………………………………. 2
2. Shut’n it Down ………….…………………… 3
3. Important Safeguards ………………………… 4 - 7
4. Warranty ……………….…………………….. 8 - 9
6. Motor Adjustments ….……………………….. 10
7. You've Made It ………………………………. 11
8. TailGatorology …….…………………………. 12
9. Smoothies and Other Drinks …..…….……….. 13 - 18
10. Dips and Other Eats ………………………… 19 - 21
11. Sell the TailGator® ………………………… 22
12. New Products ………………………………... 23
WARNING! When using any gas-powered
device basic safety precautions must
be followed to reduce the risk of injury
or damage to personal property.
Operators of this product are responsi-
ble for reading and adhering to all inst-
ructions and safeguards.
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Getting Started (Continued)
7. After restarting the TailGator®, be sure to keep one hand
firmly on top of the blender during operation and use the
throttle trigger (#7) to rev the motor until the ingredients
are completely blended. Use the stop switch (#3)
to kill the motor.
Shut’n it Down
1. After your blending is complete, depress the stop switch
(#3) to kill the motor.
2. Remove the pitcher from the motor coupling and pour away.
3. After all blending is complete, clean the pitcher. For best
results use a bottlebrush to clean the blades.
4. Only place the TailGator®back into its carrying case or
other container after the motor has had sufficient time to
cool.
Getting Started
1. With your Gator lying on its side and the fuel cap (#11)
pointing upward, remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank
(#10) with the appropriate fuel mixture. Refer to Important
Safeguard’s on page 4 for fuel mixture info.
2. Now wrestle your Gator to its feet. It is recommended that
the Gator be warmed up before using. With the pitcher
assembly off, depress the primer bubble (#5) two or more
times, until it becomes firm.
3. Move the choke lever (#4) up into the full position. Put
one hand around the neck area of the Gator (#1). Place your
index finger on the trigger (#7) for throttle control.
4. Holding the Gator’s neck firmly with one hand, quickly
pull the starter rope (#2) toward yourself. Pull the starter
rope two or more times until the engine pops or runs briefly.
5. Now move the choke lever (#4) down to the half way point
or to the closed position, and pull again until the motor starts.
Run the motor several seconds.
6. With the motor off, place a fully loaded pitcher into the motor
coupling by inserting ridges on the side of the pitcher base down
into openings on the ring of the motor coupling. Check to make
sure the pitcher is firmly set in place.
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Important Safeguards (Continued)
Operation (Continued)
3. Keep hands, utensils, or any other foreign objects out of the
pitcher, while the TailGator®is in use.
4. Avoid contact with any moving parts.
5. Always run your Gator for a few seconds without pitcher in
place before operating the TailGator®. Make sure the pitcher
assembly is firmly positioned into the motor coupling before
operating the TailGator®.
6. Always load the pitcher with ingredients first, before placing jar
on your TailGator®.
7. When blending hot liquids, use extreme caution when placing
ingredients in, or pouring mixture out of the TailGator®.
8. Be sure the lid is securely in place before operating the
TailGator®. Do not open lid while blending.
9. Turn off the TailGator®before removing the pitcher from the
Gator base.
10. Use the TailGator®only for food preparation or for blending
food substances as described in this instruction manual.
11. Do not attempt to add fuel to the fuel tank while the TailGator®
is in use.
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Important Safeguards
1. When using gas powered appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following steps.
2. Unless otherwise noted, proper fuel to oil mixture is 40:1 as
recommended by the motor manufacturer.
Before You Begin Blending
1. Read all instructions.
2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.
3. The TailGator®, as with all gas powdered devices, is meant for
outdoor use only. Do not use the TailGator®in an enclosed
area.
4. Do not operate with damaged starter rope or choke lever or after
unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.
Operation
1. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should
be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and
surface.
2. Due to the exhaust being dispersed out of the bottom of the
TailGator®, it is recommended that the TailGator®not be
operated on any carpeted or easily marred surfaces.
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Important Safeguards (Continued)
General Instructions (Continued)
8. Do not ship the TailGator®or carry or travel with the
TailGator®with any fuel in the fuel tank and/or the fuel
system. Drain the fuel tank and run the motor until the fuel
system is completely empty.
9. Do not submerge the motor assembly into water or any
other liquid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
Important Safeguards (Continued)
General Instructions
1. Close supervision is necessary when using the TailGator®
around children.
2. Do not operate the TailGator®while under the influence
of alcohol or other substances that affect you reaction time
or perception.
3. Do not leave the TailGator®running unattended.
4.You risk personal injury or damage to the TailGator®if you
use attachments, containers, including canning or ordinary
jars, or parts other than those recommended by TailGator®.
5. Improper adjustments to the carburetor or altering the
exhaust system will void any warranty and may cause
serious damage to the motor.
6. Do not squeeze the throttle trigger beyond its stop. Breakage
may occur.
7.When storing the TailGator®for 30 days or more, it is
recommended that any and all fuel be drained from its fuel
tank.
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Warranty
1. Motor Coupling 4. Front Leg Bracket
2. Drive Shaft 5. Rear Leg Bracket
3. Cable Mount 6. Rubber Legs
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Warranty
TailGator®warrants to the original purchaser, from the original
date of purchase, that each TailGator®is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace any
defective product as follows:
During Shipment -TailGator®warrants complete or partial
replacement of the pitcher assembly if damaged during
shipping.
90 Days -Parts and labor on the power head unit including
the throttle cable.
1 year -Sealed drive bearing.
Lifetime -Parts and labor on all TailGator®fabricated parts
limited to the motor coupling (#1), drive shaft (#2), cable
mount (#3), front leg bracket (#4), rear leg bracket (#5),
rubber legs (#6).
Note: Above listed numbered items are shown on opposite page.

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Motor Adjustments
1. It is only recommended to adjust the idle when the
motor is unable to run consistently without any added
throttle or, if it is determined to be idling too fast.
2. Turning the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the
idling speed. Counter clockwise will decrease the speed.
3. It may be necessary to make adjustments after extreme
elevation changes.
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Now that you’ve made it past
all the boring mumbo jumbo,
let’s get on with the fun shhtuff
and blend on and on and on
and on . . . . . . . . .
Gator Evolution
Gen III
Gen II
Gen I

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TailGatorology and Gatorizms
The TailGator®was designed and built after seeing a need
for a blender that would work well any place, any time. You
have purchased a product, that we feel has been perfected
after many hours of product design and testing. Ok, honestly,
we don’t remember much about the testing, but the results are
very clear: This Godzilla of Blenders is just super cool!
There is always the question of how many drinks to the
gallon. Although we have attempted that test several times,
we have yet to successfully complete it. The one thing that
has been proven over and over again, is the fact that you will
get more friends, and probably even a few more dates, now that
you own a TailGator®.
The TailGator® is truly a very wise investment. You will notice
that when you use the TailGator®, you will instantly attract a
crowd. The onlookers will want to see it in action as much as
possible. For every pitcher blended, give yourself a sample. Thus
eliminating your need to purchase ingredients and save yourself
some money.
The spiritual events you might experience with the TailGator®
could be phenomenal. It has been reported that the TailGator®
has taken on many different shapes and forms. There are those
who feel it necessary to pray to the Gator God. Besides,
after a few successful operations of the TailGator®, if you squint
just right, it looks just like the Gator God or is it Stone
Henge? Nevertheless, it’s all good.
Blend on……...
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Drinks & Smoothies
See ‘Ya Later TailGator®
6 oz. chocolate chip ice cream
1/4 cup brewed expresso coffee
1/4 cup half and half
3 tbsp. cream of coconut
Place all ingredients in the TailGator®. Cover, mix on
low speed to smooth consistency. Serve in wine glass
garnished with fresh strawberries.
Swamp Cooler
2 1/2 cups diced fresh honeydew melon
2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
pinch salt
1/3 cup ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
6-8 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in the TailGator®. Cover, blend
until smooth. Garnish with mint leaves. Serves 2.

Drinks & Smoothies
Cran-Berry-Berry
1 cup low-fat strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen raspberries
Combine yogurt, and cranberry juice into TailGator®.
Add the strawberries and raspberries, and blend until
smooth. Serves 2.
Peach Keen
1 cup low fat yogurt
3/4 cup peach nectar
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 1/2 cups diced fresh peaches, frozen.
Combine yogurt and nectar into TailGator®. Add the
raspberries and peaches, and blend until smooth.
OJ Classic
1 cup orange juice
1 cup frozen Strawberries
2 fresh bananas, frozen and sliced
Combine ingredients into TailGator® and blend until
smooth.
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Drinks & Smoothies
Pink Bijou
1 1/2 cups diced watermelon
1/2 cup strawberry sorbet
8-10 ice cubes
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
pinch salt
Combine ingredients into TailGator®and blend until
smooth.
Yours Truly
2 cups of your favorite fruit
1 1/2 cups of your favorite juice
1 cup of your favorite ice cream
4 of your favorite ice cubes
Combine ingredients into your favorite TailGator®. Blend
until you have awaken the neighbors or until smooth.

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Alcohol Related Drinks
Margorila
2-4 oz sweet & sour mix
1-2 oz tequila
1 oz triple sec
1 oz peach schnapps'
3 scoops orange sherbet ice cream
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
until smooth.
Kick Butt Margarita
2-4 cups ice cubes
1:1 combination of your favorite margarita mix
and your favorite Tequila.
Combine all ingredients in the TailGator®. We kept it
simple so it could be followed even in extreme
conditions. If all else fails, have the designated
driver blend it.
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Alcohol Related Drinks
La Bamba
1 1/2 oz gold label tequila
2-3 cups ice cubes
1/2 cup frangelico liqueur
1 1/2 oz banana or banana mix
3 oz orange juice
splash of 7-up or equivalent
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
until smooth.
Tequilada
2 oz tequila
2 oz cream of coconut
4 oz pineapple juice
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
until smooth.
The Break Down
3 oz tequila
1 shot glass
1 ice cube optional
Combine all ingredients into the shot glass and shoot.
We hope there is never a need for this recipe.

Alcohol Related Drinks
Mexican Pain Killer
1 part tequila (1 oz )
1 equal part vodka ( 1 oz )
1 equal part rum ( 1 oz )
1 equal part orange juice ( 1 oz )
2 tbsp. cream of coconut
2 cups ice cubes
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®, blend
until smooth and hold on.
The Green Gator
1 part tequila ( 1oz )
2 parts ( 2 oz ) cream de menth liqueur
2 cups ice cubes
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
until smooth.
The Honeycomb
4 parts tequila ( 4 oz )
3 parts whisky ( 3 oz )
2 tbsp. honey
2 cups ice cubes
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
until smooth.
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Dips and Other Eats
Chunky Camp Out Chili
3 tbsp oil
2 cloves garlic
4 pounds beef stew meet, cut into 1 inch chunks.
2 cans ( 28 oz ) tomatoes w/ juice.
2 medium green peepers, cut into 1 inch chunks.
1 can ( 6 oz ) tomato paste
1 tbsp salt
3 cans ( 16 oz ) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed.
3 medium onions
In a deep frying pan, brown the garlic in oil add meat and
brown on all sides. Put half the tomatoes, onions and
green pepper into the TailGator®and blend until smooth.
Add blended ingredient to meat and garlic. Add tomato
paste and seasonings, cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat
to low and simmer 1-2 hours. Add kidney beans and heat
through. Serve with oyster crackers or french bread.
Salmon Spread
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
few drops Tabasco
1 small onion
1 stalk celery
1 can salmon (drained)
Combine all ingredients into the TailGator®and blend
15 - 20 seconds. Chill and serve.

Dips and Other Eats
Crabmeat Dip
1/3 cup cream
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
ground pepper to taste.
small clove garlic
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Combine ingredients into the TailGator®and blend at
high speed for 10 seconds. Add 1 cup flaked crab
meat and blend at high speed for 20 seconds.
Cranberry - Pineapple Salad
1 package orange flavored gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1 sliced lemon rind
2 cups raw cranberries
1 cup pineapple juice
Combine gelatin, water and lemon rind into the
TailGator®. Blend at high speed for 20 seconds.
Add cranberries and pineapple juice. Blend for another
5 seconds. Pour into individual molds and chill until firm.
Serves 6.
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Dips and Other Eats
Orange Pancakes
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup milk
8 tbsp. melted butter
1 egg
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Combine ingredients into the TailGator®and blend at
high speed for 15 - 20 seconds. Pour into hot skillet
and cook until golden brown.
Chocolate Waffles
2 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 oz unsweetened chocolate bar, cut into pieces
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup hot milk 1/2 cup milk
Combine and mix dry ingredients into small bowl. Add
hot milk and chocolate into the TailGator®. Blend at
high speed for 20 seconds. Add eggs, butter, and vanilla
and while blending, add milk and dry ingredients through
filler cap. Blend thoroughly and bake in waffle iron.

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to earn money by joining the TailGator® Network.
There are many ways you can participate and start earning money
for yourself, your company, your association or not-for-profit
organization today. Check out the options below and see which
one works best for you. Join the growing wave of TailGator®
enthusiasts.
TailGator®Zone Affiliate / Distributor
Ideal for the individual or business without a storefront. Spread
the Gator Gospel through your Web site or offline and make
money! Sell TailGator®Zone products through your shopping
cart or catalog!
Got promotions? Whether you use it for contesting, corporate
gifting, as part of the atmosphere or build an event around it, the
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TailGator®Zone Dealer
Jump on board in the BIGGEST way! Designed for the retail
store/chain, club or association that has a reseller’s or not-
for-profit permit/license. Stock a minimum of 4 units and be
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Visit tailgatorzone.com or give
us a call 888.874.7677 and
start earning today!
TailGator®Zone is expanding!
You’ve spoken and we’ve listened. After numerous requests from our loyal
and passionate Gator fanatics to bring them additional products developed
“outside the box,” TailGator® is pleased to announce that it has partnered
with some like-minded creators of innovative, practical and most of all FUN
products for the outdoor and sporting enthusiast.
As always, portability and mobility are the name of the game. Here’s a
sampling of some cool, new products you can expect to find available at
tailgatorzone.com:
Mobile Tiki Bar: A full size bar, made of solid wood, that is sturdy and still
very light. In only 6 steps, and less than 10 minutes, you’re up and ready for
action anywhere you want to have an instant party! (Coming soon)
Magna-Coolie: The world's first magnetic beverage insulator. It can hang
12oz. cans and 16oz. bottles securely on metal surfaces. It also has a magnet
on the bottom. Great for toting around your margarita cup!
SportsShade®: The perfect portable awning for tailgate parties or weekend
getaways! Fits easily to the rear or side of an SUV, van, fence or any other
solid structure and sets up in about thirty seconds with no tools required!
Tool Box Grill Pro: The Tool Box Grill Pro sets a new standard for portable
grills, offering more grilling space, greater convenience and easier portability
than any other grill in its price range.
MSR Fuel Bottles: Never let your TailGator® run out of fuel again! Our
new 22oz. fuel bottle from MSR is guaranteed to keep the party going. Stores
enough fuel for 2 full tanks.
Check back often, as we’ll continue to raid campgrounds, stadium
parking lots, boat parties, race tracks, family picnics, concerts and
anywhere else the boss lets us go to bring you the best in Gator-
approved gear!
New Products …
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Sell the TailGator®

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