Operator's Manual
whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseseriousinjuryordeath
ifyoudonotfollowtherecommendedprecautions.
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1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2otherwordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanicalinformation
andNoteemphasizesgeneralinformationworthyofspecial
attention.
Contents
Introduction..................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperatingPractices...........................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.................................6
Setup............................................................................7
1ConnectingtheBattery..........................................8
2MountingtheHitchtotheDebrisBlower.................8
3ConnectingtheDebrisBlowertotheTow
Vehicle...............................................................9
ProductOverview.........................................................10
Controls...............................................................10
Operation....................................................................11
AddingFuel...........................................................11
CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.................................12
CheckingtheTirePressure......................................12
CheckingtheTorqueoftheWheelLug
Nuts.................................................................12
StartingandStoppingtheEngine..............................13
ControllerTimeOut...............................................13
AdjustingtheNozzleDirection................................13
OperatingTips.......................................................14
Maintenance.................................................................15
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)......................15
DailyMaintenanceChecklist....................................16
ServicingtheAirCleaner.........................................17
ServicingtheCarbonCanisterFilters.........................18
ServicingtheEngineOil..........................................18
SynchronizetheRemoteTransmitter/Control
Module..............................................................20
ServicingtheSparkPlugs.........................................20
ReplacingtheFuelFilter..........................................21
ServicingtheFuelTank...........................................21
CleaningtheEngineScreenandtheOil
Cooler...............................................................22
CheckingtheNozzle...............................................22
AdjustingtheBelt...................................................22
ElectricalMaintenance............................................23
WasteDisposal.......................................................24
Storage..................................................................25
Safety
Hazardcontrolandaccidentpreventionaredependent
upontheawareness,concern,andpropertraining
ofthepersonnelinvolvedintheoperation,transport,
maintenance,andstorageofthemachine.Improper
useormaintenanceofthemachinecanresultininjury
ordeath.Toreducethepotentialforinjuryordeath,
complywiththefollowingsafetyinstructions.
SafeOperatingPractices
ThefollowinginstructionsareadaptedfromANSIstandard
B71.4-2012.
Training
•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertrainingmaterial.
Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannotreadEnglishitis
theowner'sresponsibilitytoexplainthismaterialtothem.
•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationoftheequipment,
operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.
•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.The
ownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.
•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateorservice
theequipment.Localregulationsmayrestricttheageof
theoperator.
•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsiblefor
accidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselforherself,other
peopleorproperty.
Preparation
•Evaluatetheterraintodeterminewhataccessoriesand
attachmentsareneededtoproperlyandsafelyperform
thejob.Onlyuseaccessoriesandattachmentsapproved
bythemanufacturer.
•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,safety
glassesandhearingprotection.Longhair,looseclothing
orjewelrymaygettangledinmovingparts.
•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeusedand
removeallobjectssuchasrocks,toysandwirewhichcan
bethrownbythemachine.
•Keepallbystandersawayfromtheoperatingarea.
•Keepallshieldsandsafetydevicesinplace.Ifashield,
safetydevice,ordecalisillegibleordamaged,repairor
replaceitbeforeoperationiscommenced.Alsotighten
anyloosenuts,bolts,andscrewstoensurethatthe
machineisinsafeoperatingcondition.
•Checkthatsafetyswitchesandshieldsareattachedand
functioningproperly.Donotoperateunlesstheyare
functioningproperly.
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