GX270 HONDA 9270-03-01 EX270 SUBARU 9390-02-01 GX390 HONDA 9400-03-01 EX400 SUBARU 9570-04-01 MAN 4166749 Rev.
CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER IMPORTANT MESSAGE On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder Gasoline Powered Optimax Blower. This professional blower was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service. This manual provides the information necessary for safe and efficient operation and service. For your safety, it is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating your blower.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY This symbol means: NOTICE !!! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY MACHINE PREPARATION Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual – If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification. – SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES – Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY OPERATING SAFELY IN GENERAL – Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. – Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop engine when leaving the operator position. – Do not blow towards people, cars, windows, or other items which could be injured or damaged by the blown debris. – Keep hands away from the blower air intake and outlet.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY In general - - Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best results. - Park machine on level ground. - Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. - Guards should only be removed by a qualified technician for maintenance or service. - Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stopped and the fan has stopped moving. - Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any maintenance.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in this blower are the warning labels found on the blower. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. WARNING ADVERTENCIA Antes de comenzar: BEFORE STARTING: -Read and understand Operator manual and labels. -Wear hearing and eye protection. -Replace labels and Operator manual if lost or damaged. -Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open box. Remove upper handle and cardboard insert. 2. Lay box down with blower housing up. Use lower handle to roll unit out of the box. 3. Locate hardware package. 4. Install upper handle to lower handle with (4) 3/8-16 x 1-34 carriage bolts and (4) 3/8-16 flanged nylon insert nuts from the hardware package. Tighten the nuts securely but not so much as to crush the tube. (Figure 1) FIGURE 1 5.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 7. Route the deflector cable above the axle and in front of the lower handle cross bar. Remove one of the nuts and the boot from the end of the deflector cable and install the cable through the key slot into the bracket on the upper handle. Reconnect the clevis from the control lever and install over the end of the cable. Reconnect the clevis to the control lever with a ¼ x 5/8 clevis pin and hairpin cotter.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER CONTROLS (BLOWER SHOWN WITH SUBARU EX40 ENGINE. OTHER ENGINES ARE SIMILAR.) SWITCH (A) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON” position before starting engine. THROTTLE (B) Controls engine speed and the amount of air being blown. CHOKE (C) Move to the “CHOKE” position to apply the choke. Move to the “RUN” position to remove the choke.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER OPERATION / MAINTENANCE BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual. Become familiar with the controls, how each functions, and what it operates. 2. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. 3 Fill the fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline (petrol). Use a funnel to avoid spilling. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Air flow can be directed to the side or front by the two-position vertical deflector.
ADJUSTMENTS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER DEFLECTOR LEVER DEFLECTOR CHAIN If the deflector door moves from the set position during operation, tighten the deflector lever pivot bolt just enough to keep the deflector in place. DO NOT over tighten, the handle tube could crush. The sprocket needs to be installed on the deflector as shown. The chain consists of 2 master links, 6 roller links, and 5 pin links. The middle pin link should be over the center tooth of the sprocket.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER STORAGE / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS STORAGE To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot). Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days. 1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines. 2. Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl and the engine stops.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER INTAKE GUARD ASSY FIGURE 1 2 1 7 4 4 3 9 10 8 11 5 6 7 9 11 10 8 ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 4166183 4165218.7 64123-54 64268-02 64229-02 4165926.10 64123-253 64123-127 64123-267 8 4166730 4166731 4166722 9 10 64164-13 4163427 4163424 4166437 11 4165169 4165170 LABEL-INTAKE GUARD ASSY-GUARD INTAKE BLT-HEX 5/16-18X.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER ENGINE ASSY FIGURE 2 4 6 25 23 24 5 27 10 32 9 31 16 8 8 16 3 28 33 26 7 16 16 19 21 24 23 9 15 30 19 29 16 11 19 17 16 20 1 18 12 2 20 13 12 14 11 1 22 ITEM 1 2 3 PART NO.
LITTLE WONDER BLOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY FIGURE 3 35 36 3 2 18 21 5 37 9 20 1 15 19 4 20 16 17 13 14 12 8 28 22 11 29 30 7 ITEM PART NO.
5 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE & WARRANTY POLICY FOR GASOLINE POWERED OPTIMAX BLOWERS All Little Wonder Gasoline Powered OptiMax blowers are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage, for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, under the following terms: Any Little Wonder Gasoline powered OptiMax blower or part found to be defective within the warranty period is to be returned to any registered Little Wonder dealer.