3071768 (I.R. 2/4/04) 1 preliminaries Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new blower will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment. As you carefully unpack your unit, you will find the following items: 1 Blower Unit 1 Handle Assembly including: 1 – Upper Handle with foam grip 2 – Lower Han

091-0058 SNAPPER * 1189 Old Schuylkill Road * P.O. Box 111 * Parker Ford, PA 19457-0111 PHONE: (215) 495-7181 * * * FAX: (215) 495-5951 Form SLB862 693 LEAF BLOWER OWNER’S MANUAL Assembly Instructions Your leaf blower has been carefully packed at the factory. Before proceeding with assembly, make sure all parts have been received and are in good condition. If there are shortages or damage, report it immediately to the company from whom you obtained the machine. (Note: In the following In

Box 111 * Parker Ford, PA 19457-0111 Phone: (610) 495-7181 or (800) 348-1117, Fax: (610) 495-5951 McDonough, GA., 30253 U.S.A. COPYRIGHT ©1999 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 0-6168 (f.R. 08/02/99) MANUAL No. 06168 2 LEAF BLOWER PART NO. Item No. SLB552PN PART NO. SLB862IC Quantity Description 1 705-0088 2 703-0108 3 090-0457 4 705-0028-2 5 090-0091 6 705-0044 7 705-0034 8 705-0002 9 090-0057 10 703-0422 11 090-0031 12 703-0415 13A 090-0090 13B 14 703-0424

Note that there are three holes in each side of the upper handle. These are height adjustment holes. Position the upper handle at a comfortable height for you (usually waist high). Move the upper handle up or down slightly to align the hole in the upper handle and lower handle. Locate the upper lifting handle (item 4) and with the hardware provided, bolt through the upper lifting handle, lower and upper handle. Tighten securely. 3. Attach the throttle control to the upper handle as per the draw

Shaft Key Engine Housing 5/16-24 x 3/4" HHCS Pltd 5/16" Split Lockwasher Pltd Impeller 3/8-24 x 1-1/4" HHCS Pltd Housing Spacer Front Housing 5/16-18 x 5/8" HHCS Pltd 5/16-18x1-1/2" HHCS Pltd Impeller Cover Chute Weld Assembly Diverter Weld Assembly 3/8" Internal Lockwasher Pltd. Vinyl Grip, Diverter Handle Diverter Clip 1/4-20 x 1/2" HHCS Pltd 1/4" Split Lockwasher Pltd 1/4" Flat Washer Pltd Spring, Diverter 1/4-20 x 5" Lg. Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 6" Lg. Carriage Bolt Defle

• Attach lower portion of handle assembly to engine base by aligning holes in lower handles with corresponding holes in engine base. Fasten with four 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” bolts and secure with serrated flange nuts. Tighten all handle assembly bolts securely. +1" 0 -1" 1 Assembly complete. Your unit is now ready to be started and checked for proper operation. Some minor final adjustments may be required; see the Maintenance portion of this manual. 4 unit operation STARTING THE ENGINE IMPORTANT NOTE:

Do not put any objects like sticks or fingers in holes of impeller cover. 4. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to clean obstructions or blockage from the intake or discharge passages. 5. Stop the engine and allow it to cool for at least two minutes before refilling the gas tank or before lifting leaf blower. 6. Do not put a vacuum kit of any kind on this machine. Foreign objects entering the impeller housing will destroy the impeller and may cause injury. M

Check the fuel system components frequently and replace any parts showing worn spots or cracks. See BATTERY SERVICE Check the battery once each month. Remove the caps and add distilled water as necessary to bring the level of the electrolyte up to about 3/32“ over plates in each cell. DO NOT FILL TO THE RINGS. Carefully reinstall battery caps. In freezing weather, charge the battery after adding water to thoroughly mix the water in the electrolyte. Keep the terminals and cables clean and tight

Make sure the blower end is directed away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects. - -- For Parts Call K&T 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 BlowerVacuumSTARTINGPOSITION WARNING: When starting engine, hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area when starting engine or while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit or property,

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts. Never place your feet or hands in path of discharge. • Use proper discretion in selecting your debris removal pattern, especially on uneven terrain. Avoid steep hills, especially if surface is wet. Do not travel straight down slopes exceeding 14 degrees. If tires begin to slip when climbing a slope, the grade is too steep for safe operation. Angle the unit to a less steep slope until tires stop slipping and traction is regained. • Be keen