1150 Series
Engine
Blower
Housing
Blower
Direction
Caster
Lever
Wheel
Discharge
Lock
Chute
Controls
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules
and instructions may result in personal injury.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for details regarding all engine-related
controls and features.
Discharge Chute
The discharge chute is located on the left side of the blower and directs the air flow.
Blower Direction Lever
Adjusts the louvers to change the direction of air flowing out of the discharge chute.
Caster Wheel Lock (If Equipped)
The front caster wheel can be locked in position for straight ahead travel or allowed
to swivel freely.
Operation
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the
engine.
Adjusting the Blower Direction
The air flow can be directed to one of three directions using the Blower Direction
Lever to move the louvers.
DO NOT stand in front of discharge area.
NOTE: The Blower Direction Lever must be
in the middle position when operating the
blower with the chute attachment to keep it
locked in place.
1.
Pull the lever out and away
from the blower. See Figure 4.
2.
Move the lever to the left to
direct airflow downward or
to the right to direct airflow
upward. See Figure 5.
672 Series
Blower
Housing
Figure 3
WARNING
WARNING
2
1
Louvers
Figure 4
OPERATION
3.
Release lever
towards blower,
making sure it
secures into place.
Blower
Direction
Exercise caution when operating blower. DO NOT allow the directional
Lever
discharge chute to point in the direction of bystanders or pets.
Discharge
Chute
Attaching & Removing the Chute Attachment
DO NOT operate without shields and guards in place.
To redirect airflow at a 90° angle during operation, a chute attachment is included
with your blower.
1.
Pivot the blower
direction lever all the
way to the right, into
the highest position.
See 1 in Figure 6.
2.
Slide the chute
attachment
downward, over the
opening. See 2 in
Figure 6.
3.
Pivot the direction
lever to the middle
position to lock the
chute attachment in
place. See 3 in Figure 6.
4.
To remove the chute attachment, first repeat step 1, then slide the chute
attachment upward and off the chute.
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
There are rotating blades inside.
Locking the Caster Wheel (If Equipped)
1.
To lock the caster,
lift the lock pin, see
(a) in Figure 7, and
rotate it rearward,
releasing it into the
larger hole, see (b)
in Figure 7.
Blower Direction
Lever
2.
To unlock the
caster, lift the lock
pin and rotate it
forward, releasing
it into the smaller
hole.
Side view
5
BLOWER DIRECTION LEVER
Figure 5
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WARNING
2
1
Figure 6
WARNING
a
b
Figure 7
3