Toro Pro Force User manual

FormNo.3373-738RevA
ProForceDebrisBlower
ModelNo.44542—SerialNo.312000110andUp
ToregisteryourproductordownloadanOperator'sManualorPartsCatalogatnocharge,gotowww.Toro.com.OriginalInstructions(EN)

ThisproductcomplieswithallrelevantEuropean
directives,fordetailspleaseseetheseparateproduct
specicDeclarationofConformity(DOC)sheet.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct
containschemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
orotherreproductiveharm.
Important:Thisengineisnotequippedwitha
sparkarrestermufer.ItisaviolationofCalifornia
PublicResourceCodeSection4442touseoroperate
theengineonanyforest-covered,brush-covered,or
grass-coveredland.Otherstatesorfederalareas
mayhavesimilarlaws.
ElectromagneticCompatibility
Domestic:ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCrulesPart15.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)This
devicemaynotcauseharmfulinterferenceand(2)thisdevice
mustacceptanyinterferencethatmaybereceived,including
interferencethatmaycauseundesirableoperation.
Thisequipmentgeneratesandusesradiofrequencyenergyand
ifnotinstalledandusedproperly,thatis,instrictaccordance
withthemanufacturer'sinstructions,maycauseinterference
toradioandtelevisionreception.Ithasbeentypetestedand
foundtocomplywiththelimitsforaFCCClassBcomputing
deviceinaccordancewiththespecicationsinSubpartJofPart
15ofFCCRules,whicharedesignedtoprovidereasonable
protectionagainstsuchinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.
However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurin
aparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseinterference
toradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedby
turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedto
trytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing
measures:Reorientthereceivingantenna,relocatetheremote
controlreceiverwithrespecttotheradio/TVantennaorplugthe
controllerintoadifferentoutletsothatthecontrollerandradio/TV
areondifferentbranchcircuits.Ifnecessary,theusershould
consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnician
foradditionalsuggestions.Theusermayndthefollowingbooklet
preparedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommissionhelpful:
"HowtoIdentifyandResolveRadio-TVInterferenceProblems".
ThisbookletisavailablefromtheU.S.GovernmentPrinting
Ofce,Washington,DC20402.StockNo.004-000-00345-4.
FCCID:OF7PFB1
IC:3575A-PFB1
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)this
devicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust
acceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperationofthedevice.
CAUTION
Ifausermakeschangesormodicationsnot
expresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliance,theycouldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto
operatetheequipment.
ThissparkignitionsystemcomplieswithCanadian
ICES-002.
Introduction
Thedebrisbloweristowedbehindaride-onmachine
whichisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,hired
operatorsincommercialapplications.Itisprimarily
designedtousewindpowertoquicklyclearlargeareas
ofunwanteddebrisonwell-maintainedlawnsinparks,
golfcourses,sportselds,andoncommercialgrounds.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury
andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating
theproductproperlyandsafely.
YoumaycontactTorodirectlyatwww .Toro.comfor
productandaccessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,
ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineToroparts,
oradditionalinformation,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealerorToroCustomerServiceandhave
themodelandserialnumbersofyourproductready.
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numbersontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthe
spaceprovided.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
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ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhassafety
messagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol(Figure2),
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjury
ordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended
precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
Contents
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................4
SafeOperatingPractices.......................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................6
Setup...........................................................................7
1Remove,ActivateandChargeBattery.................8
2InstalltheBattery...............................................9
3MountingtheHitchtotheDebris
Blower............................................................10
4ConnectingtheDebrisBlowertotheTow
Vehicle...........................................................10
ProductOverview......................................................12
Controls.............................................................12
Operation...................................................................13
AddingFuel.......................................................13
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel............................14
CheckingtheTirePressure.................................14
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts...............................................................14
StartingandStoppingtheEngine........................14
ControllerTimeOut...........................................15
AdjustingtheNozzleDirection..........................15
OperatingTips...................................................16
Maintenance...............................................................17
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................17
DailyMaintenanceChecklist...............................18
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................19
ServicingtheCarbonCanisterFilters..................20
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................20
SynchronizetheRemoteTransmitter/Control
Module...........................................................22
ServicingtheSparkPlugs....................................22
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................23
ServicingtheFuelTank......................................23
CleaningtheEngineScreenandtheOil
Cooler............................................................24
CheckingtheNozzleClamp...............................24
AdjustingtheBelt...............................................24
ElectricalMaintenance.......................................24
WasteDisposal...................................................25
Storage...............................................................25
Schematics.................................................................26
3

Safety
Hazardcontrolandaccidentpreventionare
dependentupontheawareness,concern,and
propertrainingofthepersonnelinvolvedinthe
operation,transport,maintenance,andstorageof
themachine.Improperuseormaintenanceofthe
machinecanresultininjuryordeath.Toreduce
thepotentialforinjuryordeath,complywiththe
followingsafetyinstructions.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromANSIstandard
B71.4-2004.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining
material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readEnglishitistheowner'sresponsibilitytoexplain
thismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe
equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor
servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmayrestrict
theageoftheoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,
otherpeopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessories
andattachmentsareneededtoproperlyand
safelyperformthejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesand
attachmentsapprovedbythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,loose
clothingorjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused
andremoveallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwire
whichcanbethrownbythemachine.
•Keepallbystandersawayfromtheoperatingarea.
•Keepallshieldsandsafetydevicesinplace.Ifa
shield,safetydevice,ordecalisillegibleordamaged,
repairorreplaceitbeforeoperationiscommenced.
Alsotightenanyloosenuts,bolts,andscrews
toensurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
condition.
•Useextracarewhenhandlinggasolineandother
fuels.Theyareammableandvaporsareexplosive.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Neverrefuelordrainthemachineindoors.
–Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwithengine
running.Allowenginetocoolbeforerefueling.
Donotsmoke.
•Checkthatsafetyswitchesandshieldsareattached
andfunctioningproperly.Donotoperateunless
theyarefunctioningproperly.
Operation
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.
•Beawareoftheblowernozzledirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Useextremecarewhenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintooroffofatrailerortruck.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Donotruntheengineinordirecttheblowernozzle
intoaconnedareawithoutadequateventilation.
Exhaustfumesarehazardousandcouldpossiblybe
deadly.
•Thisproductmayexceednoiselevelsof85dB(A)
attheoperatorposition.Hearingprotectionis
recommendedforprolongedexposuretoreducethe
potentialofpermanenthearingdamage.
•Usingthemachinedemandsattention.Toprevent
lossofcontrol:
–Operateonlyindaylightorwhenthereisgood
articiallight.
–Driveslowlyandwatchforholesorotherhidden
hazards.
–Donotdriveclosetoasandtrap,ditch,creek,or
otherhazard.
–Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharpturnsand
whenturningonhillsides.
–Avoidsuddenstartsandstops.
–Beforebackingup,looktotherearandensure
thatnooneisbehindthemachine.
–Watchoutfortrafcwhennearorcrossingroads.
Alwaysyieldtheright-of-way.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystandersawayfrom
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thenozzleopeninganddon’tdirectdischargetoward
bystanders.
•Donotoperatethemachineundertheinuenceof
alcoholordrugs.
•Lightningcancausesevereinjuryordeath.If
lightningisseenorthunderisheardinthearea,do
notoperatethemachine;seekshelter.
•Ifthetowvehicleenginestallsorthemachineloses
headwayandcannotmakeittothetopofaslope,do
notturnthemachinearound.Alwaysbackthetow
vehicleslowlystraightdowntheslope.
•Donottakeaninjuryrisk!Whenapersonorpet
appearsunexpectedlyinorneartheoperatingarea,
stopoperation.Carelessoperation,combinedwith
terrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donot
resumeoperationuntiltheareaiscleared.
•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine
isrunningorsoonafteritisstopped.Theseareas
couldbehotenoughtocauseaburn.
MaintenanceandStorage
•Letenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstorenear
ame.
•Shutofffuelwhilestoringortransporting.Donot
storefuelnearamesordrainindoors.
•Parkmachineonlevelground.Neverallowuntrained
personneltoservicemachine.
•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen
required.
•Disconnectbatteryorremovesparkplugwires
beforemakinganyrepairs.Disconnectthenegative
terminalrstandthepositivelast.Reconnect
positiverstandnegativelast.
•Removethekeyfromtheignitionswitchtoprevent
accidentalstartingoftheenginewhenservicing,
adjusting,orstoringthemachine.
•Performonlythosemaintenanceinstructions
describedinthismanual.Ifmajorrepairsare
everneededorassistanceisdesired,contactan
AuthorizedToroDistributor.
•Toreduceapotentialrehazard,keeptheenginefree
ofexcessivegrease,grass,leaves,andaccumulations
ofdirt.Neverwashawarmengineoranyelectrical
partswithwater.
•Besurethatthemachineisinsafeoperating
conditionbykeepingnuts,bolts,andscrewstight.
Checkthefanshaftbearingmountingboltsand
nutsfrequentlytobesurethattheyaretightenedto
specication.
•Iftheenginemustberunningtoperforma
maintenanceadjustment,keephands,feet,clothing,
andotherpartsofthebodyawayfromthefanand
othermovingparts.
•Donotoverspeedtheenginebychangingthe
governorsettings.Tobesureofsafetyandaccuracy,
haveanAuthorizedToroDistributorcheckthe
maximumenginespeedwithatachometer.
•Theenginemustbeshutoffbeforecheckingtheoil
oraddingoiltothecrankcase.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfrommovingparts.If
possible,donotmakeadjustmentswiththeengine
running.
•Chargebatteriesinanopenwellventilatedarea,
awayfromsparkandames.Unplugchargerbefore
connectingordisconnectingfrombattery.Wear
protectiveclothinganduseinsulatedtools.
•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall
hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.
•UseonlyToroapprovedattachments.Warrantymay
bevoidedifusedwithunapprovedattachments.
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof
potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
115-5106
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance
fromthemachine.
3.Cutting/dismembermenthazard;hand—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
115-5113
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual,wearhearingand
eyeprotection.
114-3360
1.Fast6.Engine—start
2.Slow7.Timeout
3.Rotatenozzleright8.Power
4.Rotatenozzleleft9.RFActivity
5.Engine—stop10.Containsrecyclable
materials,donotdiscard.
115-5105
1.Warning—readtheOperator'sManual.
2.Warning—donotoperatethismachineunlessyouaretrained.
3.Warning—stoptheengine;removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructionsbeforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
4.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthemachine.
5.Warning—stayawayfrommovingparts;keepallguardsinplace.
6.Warning—donotstarttheenginewhenmachineisdisconnectedfromthetowvehicle,hitchthemachinetothetowvehicle
beforestartingtheengine.
119–6165
1.Engine—Stop3.Engine—Start
2.Engine—Run
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescriptionQty.Use
1Electrolyte(notsupplied)A/RChargethebattery
2Petroleumjelly(notsupplied)A/RInstallthebattery
Debrisblowerassembly1
Hitch1
Bolt(3/8x3inches)2
Flangenut(3/8inch)2
Hitchclevis1
Bolt(5/8x4–1/2inch)2
3
Locknut(5/8inch)2
Mountthehitchtothedebrisblower
Hitchpin1
4Clevis1Connecttheblowertothetowvehicle
MediaandAdditionalParts
DescriptionQty.Use
PartsCatalog1
Operator'sManual1Readbeforeoperating.
EngineManual1Usetoreferenceengineoperationandmaintenance
OperatorTrainingMaterial1Viewbeforeoperatingthemachine
Remotecontrol1Usetoremotelyoperateblower
Certicateofcompliance1EnsureCEcompliance.
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachine
fromthenormaloperatingposition.
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1
Remove,ActivateandCharge
Battery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
A/RElectrolyte(notsupplied)
Procedure
1.Ifthebatteryisnotlledwithelectrolyteoractivated,
bulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravitymustbe
purchasedfromalocalbatterysupplyoutletand
addedtothebattery.
DANGER
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich
isadeadlypoisonandcausessevereburns.
•Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact
withskin,eyesorclothing.Wearsafety
glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves
toprotectyourhands.
•Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways
availableforushingtheskin.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated
accessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,
chemicalsknowntotheStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandreproductiveharm.
Washhandsafterhandling.
2.Removethestrapsecuringthebatterycovertothe
batterybox(Figure3).
Figure3
1.Batterystrap3.Batterybox
2.Batterycover
3.Removethecoverandliftthebatteryoutofthe
batterybox.
4.Cleanthetopofthebatteryandremovethevent
caps(Figure4).
5.Carefullylleachcellwithelectrolytetotheproper
level(Figure4).
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G014153
1
Figure4
1.Electrolyte
Important:Donotoverllthebattery.
Electrolytewilloverowontootherpartsofthe
machineandseverecorrosionanddeterioration
willresult.
6.Replacetheventcaps.
7.Connecta3to4ampbatterychargertothebattery
posts(Figure5).Chargethebatteryatarateof3to
4amperesfor4to8hours.
Figure5
WARNING
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan
explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks
andamesawayfrombattery.
8.Aftercharging,removetheventcapsandcheckthe
electrolytelevel.
9.Ifneeded,lleachcelltotheproperlevel(Figure4).
10.Whenthebatteryischarged,disconnectthecharger
fromtheelectricaloutletandthebatteryposts.
2
InstalltheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
A/RPetroleumjelly(notsupplied)
Procedure
1.Slidethebatteryintothebatteryboxwiththe
terminalstowardtheengine.
WARNING
Batteryterminalsormetaltoolscouldshort
againstmetalprocessorcomponentscausing
sparks.Sparkscancausethebatterygassesto
explode,resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Whenremovingorinstallingthebattery,do
notallowthebatteryterminalstotouchany
metalpartsofthemachine.
•Donotallowmetaltoolstoshortbetweentry
terminalsandmetalpartsofthemachine.
2.Attachthenegativecable(blackcable)tothenegative
(-)terminalofthebattery.
WARNING
Incorrectbatterycableroutingcoulddamage
theblowerandcablescausingsparks.Sparks
cancausethebatterygassestoexplode,
resultinginpersonalinjury.
•Alwaysdisconnectthenegative(black)
batterycablebeforedisconnectingthe
positive(red)cable.
•Alwaysconnectthepositive(red)battery
cablebeforeconnectingthenegative(black)
cable.
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Figure6
1.Batterybox4.Positivebatterypost
2.Negativebatterypost5.Batterystrap
3.Batterycover
3.Attachthepositivecable(redcable)tothepositive
(+)terminal.
4.Coattheterminalsandmountingfastenerswith
petroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
5.Installthebatterycoverandsecurewiththestrap.
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MountingtheHitchtothe
DebrisBlower
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Debrisblowerassembly
1Hitch
2Bolt(3/8x3inches)
2Flangenut(3/8inch)
1Hitchclevis
2Bolt(5/8x4–1/2inch)
2Locknut(5/8inch)
Procedure
1.Positionthedebrisbloweronaat,levelsurface.
2.Insertthehitchtubeintotheframebrackets
(Figure7).Securethetubetotheframewith2bolts
(3/8x3inches)andangenuts(3/8inch).
Figure7
1.Framebrackets3.Hitchclevis
2.Hitchtube
Note:Thehitchtubecanberotated180degreesto
accommodatedifferenthitchheights.
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ConnectingtheDebrisBlower
totheTowVehicle
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1Hitchpin
1Clevis
Procedure
1.Backthetowvehicleuptotheblower.
2.Adjusttheblowerhitchclevistothesamelevelas
towvehiclehitchasfollows:
•Setthehitchtubeonajackstandtokeepit
paralleltotheground.
•Removetheboltsandlocknutssecuringhitch
clevis(Figure7)tohitchtube.
•Raiseorlowerthehitchclevistotheposition
approximatelylevelwiththetowvehiclehitch.
•Securetheclevistothehitchwiththeboltsand
locknutspreviouslyremoved.Makesuredebris
blowerframeisparallelwiththeground.
3.Adjustthehitchtubelengthtoassuretheblower
doesnotcontactthetowvehiclewhenturningas
follows:
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•Removetheboltsandnutssecuringthehitch
tubetoframebrackets(Figure7).
•Securethetubetotheframewiththeboltsand
angenuts.
4.Connecttheblowerclevishitchtothetowvehicle
hitchwiththehitchpinandclevis(Figure8).
Figure8
1.Hitchpin3.Clevis
2.Towvehiclehitch
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ProductOverview
Controls
EngineStop
PresstheEngineStopbuttontostoptheengine
(Figure9).
Figure9
1.Nozzledirection,right4.Nozzledirection,left
2.Enginestop5.Throttle,slow
3.Throttle,fast6.Enginestart
EngineStart
Aftercompletingthestartingsequence,presstheEngine
Startbuttontostarttheengine(Figure9).Referto
StartingtheEngineforthestartingsequence.
NozzleDirection
Presstherightorleftbuttontorotatethenozzletothe
desireddirection(Figure9).
EngineSpeed
PresstheFast(rabbit)orSlow(turtle)buttontoincrease
ordecreasethespeedoftheengine(Figure9).
IgnitionSwitch
Theignitionswitch(Figure10)whichisusedtostart
andstoptheengine,hasthreepositions:OFF,RUNand
START.RotatekeyclockwisetotheSTARTposition
toengagethestartermotor.Releasethekeywhenthe
enginestarts.ThekeywillmoveautomaticallytotheON
position.Toshutengineoff,rotatekeycounterclockwise
totheOFFposition.
ChokeControl
Tostartacoldengine,movethechokecontrollever
(Figure10)totheONposition.
Figure10
1.Ignitionswitch3.Hourmeter
2.Chokecontrol
HourMeter
Thehourmeter(Figure10)indicatesthetotalhoursof
machineoperation.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe
machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
AddingFuel
Useunleadedregulargasolinesuitableforautomotive
use(85pumpoctaneminimum).Leadedregular
gasolinemaybeusedifunleadedregularisnotavailable.
Fueltankcapacityis5gallons(18.9l).
Important:Neverusemethanol,gasoline
containingmethanol,orgasoholcontainingmore
than10%ethanolbecausethefuelsystemcouldbe
damaged.Donotmixoilwithgasoline.
DANGER
Incertainconditions,gasolineisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanygasoline
thatspills.
•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosedtrailer.
•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.Add
gasolinetothefueltankuntilthelevelis1/4to
1/2inch(6to13mm)belowthebottomofthe
llerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthetankallows
gasolinetoexpand.
•Neversmokewhenhandlinggasoline,andstay
awayfromanopenameorwheregasoline
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.
•Storegasolineinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Neverbuy
morethana30-daysupplyofgasoline.
•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaustsystem
inplaceandinproperworkingcondition.
DANGER
Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingasparkwhich
canignitethegasolinevapors.Areorexplosion
fromgasolinecanburnyouandothersandcan
damageproperty.
•Alwaysplacegasolinecontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.
•Donotllgasolinecontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmayinsulate
thecontainerandslowthelossofanystatic
charge.
•Whenpractical,removegas-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuel
theequipmentwithitswheelsontheground.
•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfromaportable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispenser
nozzle.
•Ifagasolinedispensernozzlemustbeused,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe
fueltankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntil
fuelingiscomplete.
WARNING
Gasolineisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancauseserious
injuryandillness.
•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.
•Keepfaceawayfromnozzleandgastankor
conditioneropening.
•Keepgasawayfromeyesandskin.
UsingStabilizer/Conditioner
Useafuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachineto
providethefollowingbenets:
•Keepsgasolinefreshduringstorageof90daysor
less.Forlongerstorageitisrecommendedthatthe
fueltankbedrained.
•Cleanstheenginewhileitruns
•Eliminatesgum-likevarnishbuildupinthefuel
system,whichcauseshardstarting
Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining
methanolorethanol.
Addthecorrectamountofgasstabilizer/conditioner
tothegas.
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Note:Afuelstabilizer/conditionerismosteffective
whenmixedwithfreshgasoline.Tominimizethe
chanceofvarnishdepositsinthefuelsystem,usefuel
stabilizeratalltimes.
FillingtheFuelTank
1.Shuttheengineoff.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthefueltankcapandremove
thecap(Figure11).
Note:Thefueltankcapcontainsagaugewhich
showsthefuellevel.
Figure11
1.Fueltank
3.Addunleadedregulargasolinetothefueltank,until
thelevelis1/4to1/2inch(6mmto13mm)below
thebottomofthellerneck.
Thisspaceinthetankallowsgasolinetoexpand.
Donotllthefueltankscompletelyfull.
4.Installfueltankcapsecurely.
5.Wipeupanygasolinethatmayhavespilled.
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethemachine,check
theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking
theOilLevel.
CheckingtheTirePressure
Checkthetirepressure(Figure12).
Thecorrecttirepressureis14psi(96.5kPa).
Figure12
CheckingtheTorqueofthe
WheelLugNuts
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst10hours
Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnutsinitiallyand
aftertherst10hoursofoperation.
WARNING
Failuretomaintainpropertorquecouldresultin
failureorlossofwheelandcouldresultinpersonal
injury.Torquewheellugnutsto45-65ft-lb(5.1-7.3
N-m)
StartingandStoppingthe
Engine
StartingtheEngine
WARNING
ROTATINGPARTSCANCAUSESERIOUS
PERSONALINJURY
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromthemachine
whenitisrunning.
•Keephands,feet,hair,andclothingawayfrom
allmovingpartstopreventinjury.
•NEVERoperatethemachinewithcovers,
shrouds,orguardsremoved.
1.Blowermustbeattachedtothetowvehiclebeforeit
canbestarted.
2.MovethechokecontroltotheONpositionbefore
startingacoldengine.
Note:Awarmorhotenginemaynotrequire
choking.Afterenginestarts,movechokecontrol
tooffposition.
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3.Rotatetheengineignitionkeytothe“START”
positionandquicklyreleaseittothe“ON”position.
Thiswakesupthereceiver(Figure13).
Note:Ifthekeywasleftintheonpositionforan
extendedtime,movethekeytotheoffposition
beforeproceedingtothestartingprocedure.
4.Ontheremote,usethefollowingsequencetostart
theengine:
Note:Usingthissequencepreventstheremote
fromaccidentallystartingtheengine.
•PresstheSTARTbutton.
•Then,presstherotateleftbutton.
•Then,presstherotaterightbutton.
•Then,pressandholdtheSTARTbuttonuntil
theenginestarts.
Important:Donotengagestarterformore
than10secondsatatime.Ifenginefailsto
startallow30secondcool-downperiodbetween
attempts.Failuretofollowtheseinstructions
canburnoutstartermotor.
Note:IftheSTARTbuttonispressedinadvertently
withoutcompletingthestartingsequence,thechute
directionbuttonswillnotfunction.Wait5seconds
beforepressingthechutedirectionbuttons.
5.Aftertheenginestarts,movethechokecontrolto
theoffposition.Iftheenginestallsorhesitates,
movethechokebacktotheONpositionforafew
seconds,thensettheenginespeedtothedesired
setting.Repeatthisasrequired.
StoppingtheEngine
1.Decreasetheenginespeedmidwaybetweenthe
slowandfastpositions.
2.Lettheengineidlefor20seconds.
3.PresstheSTOPbuttonontheremote.
4.Ifleavingthemachine,rotatethekeytotheOFF
positionandremoveitfromtheengine(Figure13).
Important:Thelightsonthecontrolmodule
willstayonandthechutecanberotatedfor2.5
hoursafterthekeyisturnedoff.
Figure13
1.Ignitionswitch3.Hourmeter
2.Chokecontrol
ControllerTimeOut
Theblowerisequippedwithatime-outfeatureforthe
controlmodule.Thetime-outfeatureisactivatedafter
2.5hoursofcontinuousremotetransmitterinactivity.
•Wheninthetime-outmodetheenginewillnotrun
(orwillquitrunning)andtheremotetransmitter
willnotcontrolanyfunction.
•Towakecontrollerintime-outmode,turnthekey
switchtotheOFFpositionandthenturnthekey
switchtothestartpositionmomentarily(enginewill
turnover).
•Toavoidcontrollertime-outduringoperation,use
theremotetransmittertorotatethechuteorchange
theenginespeedatleastevery2.5hours.
AdjustingtheNozzleDirection
Thedirectionofthenozzleopeningcanbechanged
fromrighttoleftbypressingtheappropriatebuttonon
theremotecontrol(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.Nozzledirection,right3.Adjustablenozzle
2.Nozzledirection,left
OperatingTips
WARNING
Dischargedairhasconsiderableforceandcould
causeinjuryorlossoffooting.
•Stayawayfromnozzleopeningwhenmachine
isoperating.
•Keepbystandersawayfromnozzleopening
whenmachineisrunning.
DANGER
TIPOVERCANCAUSESERIOUSINJURYOR
DEATH.
•NEVERoperateonsteepslopes.
•Operateonslopesupanddown,neveracross
theface.
•Whengoinguphillordownhill,donotstopor
startsuddenly.
•Stayalertforholesintheterrainorotherhidden
hazards.Toavoidtippingorlossofcontrol,do
notdriveclosetoaditch,creekordropoff.
•Ifthetowvehiclestopswhilegoinguphill,back
slowlydownhill.Donotattempttoturn.
•Practiceoperatingtheblower.Itisadvisabletoblow
thesamedirectionthewindisblowingtoprevent
materialfromblowingbackintotheclearedarea.
•Bealert,slowdownandusecautionwhenmaking
turns.Lookbehindandtothesidebeforechanging
directions.
•Beawareoftheblowernozzledirectionanddonot
pointitatanyone.
•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,
trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.
•Reduceyourspeedwhenmakingsharpturnsand
whenturningonhillsides
•Beforebackingup,looktotherearandensurethat
nooneisbehindthemachine.
•Donotruntheengineinordirecttheblowernozzle
intoaconnedareawithoutadequateventilation.
Exhaustfumesarehazardousandcouldpossibly
bedeadly.
•Runtheengineatfullthrottlewhenoperating.
•Adjustthenozzleopeningsoitblowsunderthe
debris.
•Usecautionwhenblowingaroundnewlyplanted
sodastheforceoftheaircoulddisruptthegrass.
•Donotuseonhighways.
•Stayawayfromthenozzleopeningwhenthe
machineisoperating.Keepallbystandersaway
fromthenozzleopeninganddon’tdirectdischarge
towardbystanders.
•Ifthetowvehicleenginestallsorthemachineloses
headwayandcannotmakeittothetopofaslope,
donotturnthemachinearound.Alwaysbackthe
towvehicleslowlystraightdowntheslope.
•Donottakeaninjuryrisk!Whenapersonorpet
appearsunexpectedlyinorneartheoperatingarea,
stopoperation.Carelessoperation,combinedwith
terrainangles,ricochets,orimproperlypositioned
guardscanleadtothrownobjectinjuries.Donot
resumeoperationuntiltheareaiscleared.
•Donotexceed20mphwhentransportingblower.
•Donottouchtheengineormuferwhiletheengine
isrunningorsoonafteritisstopped.Theseareas
couldbehotenoughtocauseaburn.
Important:Raisethenozzlebeforetransporting
theblower.Ifthenozzleisleftinthedownposition
duringtransport,thenozzlemaycontactthe
groundanddamagetothenozzlemayoccur.
Note:Intheunlikelyeventofamajorstaticelectrical
dischargeevent,thecontrollermaylowertheengine
speedtolowidle.Fullspeedcanberestoredbypressing
thefast(rabbit)buttononremotecontrol.
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Maintenance
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)
MaintenanceService
IntervalMaintenanceProcedure
Aftertherst8hours•Checkconditionandtensionofbelt
Aftertherst10hours•Checkthetorqueofthewheellugnuts
Beforeeachuseordaily
•Checktheengineoillevel.
•Cleantheenginescreenandtheoilcooler.
•Checkthenozzleclamp
Every25hours•Cleanthefoamairlterelementandcheckthepaperelementfordamage.
Every50hours•Checkconditionandtensionofbelt
Every100hours•Replacethepaperairlterelement.
•Changetheengineoil.
Every200hours
•Replacethecarboncanisterairlter(Servicemorefrequentlyifconditionsare
extremelydustyorsandy)
•Replacethecarboncanisterpurge-linelter
•Replacetheoillter.
•Checkthesparkplugs.
Every500hours•Replacethefuellter.
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DailyMaintenanceChecklist
Duplicatethispageforroutineuse.
Fortheweekof: MaintenanceCheckItem
Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.Sun.
Checktheinstrument
operation
Checkthefuellevel.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Cleantheengineaircooling
ns.
Inspecttheairlter
pre-cleaner.
Checkanyunusualengine
noises.
Checkforuidleaks.
Checkthetirepressure.
Checknozzlemounting
clamptorque
Touch-updamagedpaint.
NotationforAreasofConcern
Inspectionperformedby:
ItemDateInformation
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ServicingtheAirCleaner
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Cleanthefoamair
lterelementandcheckthepaper
elementfordamage.
Every100hours—Replacethepaper
airlterelement.
Note:Servicetheaircleanermorefrequentlyif
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
RemovingtheFilters
1.Cleanaroundtheaircleanertopreventdirtfrom
gettingintotheengineandcausingdamage.
2.Unscrewtheknobandremovetheaircleanercover
(Figure15).
Figure15
1.Knob6.Foampre-lter
2.Aircleanercover7.Paperlter
3.Covernut8.Rubberseal
4.Spacer9.Aircleanerbase
5.Cover
3.Carefullyslidethefoampre-lteroffofthepaper
element(Figure15).
4.Unscrewthecovernutandremovethecover,spacer
andpaperlter(Figure15).
CleaningtheFoamPre-lter
Important:Replacethefoamelementifitistorn
orworn.
1.Washthefoampre-lterinliquidsoapandwarm
water.Whenclean,rinseitthoroughly.
2.Drythepre-lterbysqueezingitinacleancloth(do
notwring).
3.Putoneortwoounces(29.6or59.1ml)ofoilon
thepre-lter(Figure16).
Figure16
1.Foamelement2.Oil
4.Squeezethepre-ltertodistributetheoil.
5.Inspectthepaperlterfortears,anoilylm,and
damagetotherubberseal(Figure17).
Figure17
1.Paperelement2.Rubberseal
Important:Nevercleanthepaperelement.
Replacethepaperelementifitisdirtyor
damaged(i.e.,afterapproximately100operating
hours).
InstallingtheFilters
Important:Topreventenginedamage,always
operatetheenginewiththecompletefoamand
paperaircleanerassemblyinstalled.
1.Carefullyslidethefoampre-lterontothepaper
lter(Figure17).
2.Placetheaircleanerassemblyontotheaircleaner
base(Figure15).
3.Installthecover,spacerandsecureitwiththecover
nut(Figure15).Torquethenutto95in-lb(10.7
N-m).
4.Installtheaircleanercoverandsecurewiththeknob
(Figure15).
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ServicingtheCarbonCanister
Filters
ReplacingtheCarbonCanisterAirFilter
ServiceInterval:Every200hours(Servicemore
frequentlyifconditionsareextremely
dustyorsandy)
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
2.Removeanddiscardthecarboncanisterairlter
(Figure18)
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Figure18
1.Carboncanister2.Carboncanisterairlter
3.Installthenewairlter.
ReplacingtheCarbonCanister
Purge-lineFilter
ServiceInterval:Every200hours
Note:Checkthepurge-linelteroccasionallyfordirt.
Ifthelterappearstobedirty,replaceit.
1.Stoptheengine,removethekey,andwaitforall
movingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperating
position.
2.Movethespring-typehoseclampsonbothsidesof
thecarboncanisterpurge-linelterawayfromthe
lter(Figure19).
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Figure19
1.Carboncanisterpurge-line
lter
2.Checkvalve
3.Removeanddiscardthecarbonlter(Figure19).
4.Installanewlterintothehosewiththearrowon
thelterpointingtowardsthecheckvalveandsecure
itwiththehoseclamps(Figure19).
ServicingtheEngineOil
Note:Changetheoilmorefrequentlywhenthe
operatingconditionsareextremelydustyorsandy.
OilType:Detergentoil(APIserviceSG,SH,SJor
higher)
CrankcaseCapacity:w/lter,67ounces(2l)
Viscosity:Seethetablebelow .
Figure20
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