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SECTION5: MAINTAININGYOURLEAFBLOWER
WARNING: Before performing any mainte-
nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait
until the machine comes to a complete
stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unin-
tended starting,
Lubrication
Wheels: Rear wheels are provided with light oil
bearings. Lubricate by placing a few drops of SAE 30 oil
on each bearing once a season.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicate that the air cleaner should be
serviced. 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 mowing season.
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 grass,
dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area.
StoringYourLeafBlower
• Clean the equipment thoroughly.
• Wipe equipment with a oiled rag to prevent rust.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials such as fertilizer.
• For more compact storage, store unit in the
shipping position with the upper handle folded
toward engine. See ASSEMBLY section for details.
WARNING: Never store the machine or
fuel container indoors where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on
a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliance,
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Idles poorly
1. Spark plug wire disconnected.
2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position. (If Equipped)
4. Blocked fuel line.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Engine flooded
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Vent in gas cap plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5. Dirty air cleaner.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
3. Air flow restricted.
1.
.
3.
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Carburetor improperly adjusted.
Dirty air cleaner.
Remedy
1. Connect wire to spark plug.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Move throttle lever to start position.
4. Clean fuel line.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not
prime.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
gasoline
3. Clear vent.
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Replace air cleaner.
6. See authorized service dealer.
1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.
2. Replace air cleaner.
3. Remove blower housing and clean.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace spark
plug.
2. See authorized service dealer.
3. Replace air cleaner.
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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