If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others. 1. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the power leaf blower. 2. Never allow children to operate this power leaf blower. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. 4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is h

To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all d

After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the leaf blower is observed from behind the unit in the operating position. ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE Place the upper handle (D) over the lower handle, lining up the holes in the upper handle with the middle holes in lower handle. Secure with carriage bolts (A) —and hand knobs (B). See figure 3. FIGURE 3. ATTACHING THE DIRECTI

2. Unit running on CHOKE. 3. Blocked fuel line (if so equipped) or stale fuel. 4. Water or dirt in fuel system 5. Carburetor out of adjustment. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. 4. Disconnect fuel line at carburetor to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5. Adjust carburetor.f Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly. 2. Engine oil level low. 1. Adjust carbu

B. Connect lead wire. C. Clean, adjust gap or replace. See engine manual. 3. Hard starting or loss of power. A. Spark plug wire loose. B. Dirty air cleaner. A. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. B. Clean air cleaner as described in engine manual. .4. Engine overheats. A. Carburetor not adjusted properly. B. Air flow restricted. C. Engine oil level low. A. Adjust carburetor. See engine manual. B. Remove blower housing on engine and clean as described in the engine manual. C. Fill crankcase wi

Upper handle mounts in center hole only. 4 FIGURE 4. 3. Place the upper handle (D) over the lower handle, lining up the holes. Secure with carriage bolts (A) and hand knobs (B). See figure 4. -s DIRECTIONAL DISCHARGE (E) J 4. Slip end of directional discharge (E) over chute opening. Secure in position with hex sems bolt (C). See figure 5. FIGURE 5. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual packed with leaf blower for complete instructions for

Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially springs and bearings. 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY \ i. Excessive vibration. A. Bent crankshaft. B. Vane plate out of balance. A. Replace crankshaft (should be done by an authorized service dealer). B. Replace vane plate. 2. Engine fails to start. A. Check fuel tank for gas. B. Spark plug lead wire disconnected. C. Faulty spark plug. A. Fill tank if empty. B. Connect lead wire. C. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Se

This modern outdoor power tool has been fully assembled and designed to provide you with many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all of the information that you need to order

770-3095 INDEX Safe Operation Practices........................................3 Maintenance and Lubrication..................... Assembly Instructions............................................4 Off-Season Storage............................. Operation................................................................5 Illustrated Parts........................ 8, 9, 10 Adjustments............................................................6 Parts Information.......................Back Cover

Start the engine. Allow it to run out of gas. Gasoline left in the engine will leave gum deposits in the carburetor and gas tank. 2. Clean engine of all foreign matter. 3. Lubricate cylinder by removing the spark plug and pour in one ounce of clean lubricating oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank engine slowly to spread oil and replace spark plug. To start after storage, remove spark plug and rotate engine with starter to remove excess oil. A CAUTION FIGURE 7. When stor