The blower, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house. Keep throttle in the stop position. 6. BE SURE BLOWER IS FULLY ASSEMBLED — Never operate blower without all guards and deflectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts, screws are installed and properly tightened. 7. ALWAYS KEEP THE THROTTLE IN THE “STOP” POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE. Always keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working together simultaneously. 8. WARNING! IN ORDER TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO OVER-HEAT

3. Always refer to the instruction manual for important details if the product is to be stored for an extended period. 4. Engine - 4 cycle. (Refer to engine manufacturer's operating instructions for fuel recommendations and additional information.) 5. Tires - Tubeless. Inflate to air pressure of 30 P.S.I. 6. Labels should be inspected before each use. Replace damaged labels immediately. Wire Check oil level regularly. Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check oil level after every 5 hours o

Always wear ear protectors where possible. Use face filter to avoid breathing dust. 2. STAY ALERT — Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate blower when fatigued. 3. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM AIR INTAKE AND AIR OUTLET CHUTE — Keep both hands on handles when power is on. 4. MAINTAIN AND EXAMINE BLOWER WITH CARE — Follow maintenance instructions given in manual. Do not use the blower if the muffler is defective or missing. 5. STORE BLOWER INDOORS — When not in use, store blower ind

The front discharge position is used to remove debris from along walls, fences, etc. the side discharge position is used to form windrows or piles. The horizontal deflector directs air downward to “chisel” under wet, heavy leaves and litter. The velocity is regulated by the throttle control. Moving the deflector to the upper hole allows for a greater volume of air to be directed downward. Moving the deflector to the lower hole allows for a greater volume of air to be directed upward. To reduce w

SAFETY SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in this blower are the warnings and informational decals found on various parts of the blower. These decals must be replaced if they become illegible due to abrasion, etc. It is your responsibility to replace the decals when they become hard to read. The location of these decals and their part numbers for ordering are shown below. IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS BLOWER, OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION CAN RESULT IN SERIOU

ASSEMBLY Blower Assembly Instructions NOTE : Refer to parts lists, and illustrations on Pages 14-17. 1. Install lower handles 15 on top of deck 17 & 18. Secure with (4) cap screws 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 19, (4) 5/16 flat washers 16, and (4) 5/16-18 nylon nuts 1, finger tight. (See Figure 2) 2. Install upper handle 6 with (4) 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 cap screws 19, (8) 5/16 washers 16, and (4) 5/16-18 nylon nuts 1, finger tight. Tighten lower handle nuts and bolts. Tighten upper handle nuts and bolts until the l

– All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. – Wear appropriate clothing, including safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating. Wear substantial footwear. Do not operate barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. – Wear appropriate hearing protection. _ Wear dust mask to avoid breathing dust. – Wear safety glasses. – Never allow children, unskilled or improperl

DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYL 5/16-18 6 2 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 4 3 4166074 ENG-HONDA GX270 1 (USED ON 9270-02 MODEL) 4165990 ENG-SUBARU EX27 1 (USED ON 9270-03 MODEL) 4166075 ENG-HONDA GX390 1 (USED ON 9390 MODEL) 4165993 ENG-SUBARU EX40 1 (USED ON 9400 MODEL) 4166420 ENG-ENGINE-VANGUARD 18 1 (USED ON 9570 MODEL) 4 4166778 S-LEVER W/ GRIP 1 (INCLUDES ITEM 6) 5 4166170-01 CABLE-THROTTLE 1 (USED ON HONDA ENGINES) 4166170-02 CABLE-THROTTLE 1 (USED ON SUBARU ENG

Leaving the valve open can allow severe flooding which may ruin the engine by diluting the oil. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance. Keep blower air intake clear of debris for best performance. Clear air discharge area of any debris accumulation. Ensure machine has been shut off and fan is no longer moving before clearing. Keep all hardware tight. Check oil level daily. Top off as needed. Change engine oil after the first 5 hours

A 04-2011 Original Language Instructions Owners Manual and Safety Instructions for OPTIMAX BLOWER CALIFORNIAProposition 65 WarningDiesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIAProposition 65 WarningBattery posts, terminals, wiring in