- GMC Petrol Blower Instruction Manual
7
Assembly
IMPORTANT. Blower tube installation affects both blower
balance and performance. The tube and nozzle are
correctly installed when the label ‘THIS SIDE UP’ is visible
to the operator during normal operation.
WARNING. Danger from rotating impeller! Stop the engine
before installing or removing the blower tubes. Never
perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this
machine while the engine is running.
1. Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy
work surface.
2. Push the nozzle tube (5) over the straight tube (4) lining
up the locking pins.
3. Rotate the nozzle tube clockwise locking it into place.
4. Remove the tube locking screw (13).
5. Push the assembled blower tube over the discharge port
and locking pin.
6. Rotate the tube clockwise to lock it into position.
7. Retighten the locking screw.
Mixing the fuel
ENGINE FUEL: MIX AT 25:1 (Before 10 hours operation)
& 30:1 (After 10 hours operation) ONLY
25:1 30:1
(Before 10 hours) (After 10 hours)
IMPORTANT. Use good quality air cooled 2-stroke
engine oil.
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires
pre-mixing fuel with 2-stroke oil.
1. Use fresh unleaded petrol. You must use 100%
synthetic oil specifically made for heavily stressed two-
stroke engines.
2. Mix the petrol and oil in an approved container. Never mix
fuel directly in the blower fuel tank.
WARNING. Never use any type of pre-mixed fuel/oil direct
from fuel stations. This may include special blends intended
for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
3. Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fuelling.
4. Always pre-mix in small quantities. Never mix quantities
larger than what will be used in a 30 day period.
Note. Do not store petrol in plastic containers.
Keep fuel out of the reach of Children.
Filling the fuel tank
WARNING. Always shut off the engine before fuelling.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 9 m (30 ft.) away from the re-fuelling site
before starting engine. Do not smoke when re-fuelling or
operating the blower vac.
WARNING. Do not use another mixture ratio other than
25:1 (Before 10 hours operation) & 30:1 (After 10 hours
operation) and never use pure fuel. Do not use fuel that is