MTD F5 Benutzerhandbuch
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PREPARATION
1.
Open the packing. Make certain the engine’s
spark plug wire is disconnected.
spark plug wire is disconnected.
2.
Assemble the upper and lower handles to the
engine plate and the brace to the engine or fan
housing as shown i the parts list.
engine plate and the brace to the engine or fan
housing as shown i the parts list.
3.
Check and tighten all nuts and bolts as necessary.
4.
Check the air pressure in the tires. It should be 14-
18 psi. CAUTION: Do not overinflate.
18 psi. CAUTION: Do not overinflate.
5.
Fill the engine with oil. The oil should be up to but
not over the “Full” mark on the dipstick. Above 32°
F. use SAE 30 oil. Below 32° F. use SAE 5W20 or
SAE 5W30.
not over the “Full” mark on the dipstick. Above 32°
F. use SAE 30 oil. Below 32° F. use SAE 5W20 or
SAE 5W30.
6.
Fill the gas tank. Use fresh, clean, regular,
unleaded gasoline. Leave 1/4 inch at the top of the
tank for expansion.
unleaded gasoline. Leave 1/4 inch at the top of the
tank for expansion.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to Each Day’s Use:
1.
1.
Disconect the engine’s spark plug wire.
2.
Clean the cooling air intake screen and cooling
fins.
fins.
3.
Clean the air filter paper element by gently tapping
o the flat side. Do not wash or use pressurized air.
o the flat side. Do not wash or use pressurized air.
4.
Position the blower o a level surface and check
the engine oil level.
the engine oil level.
5.
Fill the gas tank.
6.
Check and tighten all nuts and bolts as necessary.
To Start the Blower:
1.
1.
Connect the engine’s spark plug wire.
2.
Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3.
Move the engine switch to “ON”. Move the choke
control on the engine to “CHOKE”. Move the
throttle control to halfway between “SLOW” and
“FAST”.
control on the engine to “CHOKE”. Move the
throttle control to halfway between “SLOW” and
“FAST”.
4.
Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until the
starter engages and then pull the cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start the engine. Allow the cord to recoil slowly.
Repeat if necessary.
starter engages and then pull the cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start the engine. Allow the cord to recoil slowly.
Repeat if necessary.
5.
Once the engine starts, close the choke control
and when the engine has warmed up, adjust the
throttle to produce the amount of sweeping power
required.
and when the engine has warmed up, adjust the
throttle to produce the amount of sweeping power
required.
6.
Move to the point where you want to begin
sweeping. Move the front door handle at the outlet
of the fan housing to point to the side if you want
to blow forward. The sweeping action is most
effective if, as you move forward, you keep the
front of the machine down and close to the work
surface to blow out holes and crevices.
sweeping. Move the front door handle at the outlet
of the fan housing to point to the side if you want
to blow forward. The sweeping action is most
effective if, as you move forward, you keep the
front of the machine down and close to the work
surface to blow out holes and crevices.
7.
To shut off the machine, move the engine throttle
control to the “OFF” or “SLOW” position, shut off
the engine switch and after the engine has
stopped, disconnect the engine’s spark plug wire
and shut the fuel shutoff valve.
control to the “OFF” or “SLOW” position, shut off
the engine switch and after the engine has
stopped, disconnect the engine’s spark plug wire
and shut the fuel shutoff valve.
8.
After use, thoroughly clean the machine especially
the engine’s air intake screen and cooling fins.
the engine’s air intake screen and cooling fins.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 25 Hours:
Service the foam air precleaner. Wash in soap and
water, rinse and dry. Re-oil with clean engine oil.
Change the oil. Change the oil more frequently under
dusty conditions. See the oil specifications above.
Grease wheels with pneumatic tires. Use No. 0005039
General Purpose Gun Grease.
Service the foam air precleaner. Wash in soap and
water, rinse and dry. Re-oil with clean engine oil.
Change the oil. Change the oil more frequently under
dusty conditions. See the oil specifications above.
Grease wheels with pneumatic tires. Use No. 0005039
General Purpose Gun Grease.
Every 50 Hours:
Service the fuel filter.
Service the fuel filter.
Every 100 Hours:
Replace the air filter paper element. Replace the
paper element more frequently under dusty conditions.
Replace the air filter paper element. Replace the
paper element more frequently under dusty conditions.