OWNERS
MANUAL
.75
LEAF
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
BLOWERS
Model Numbers
244-692-000
244-693-000
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
244-694-000
24695L
Thank you for purchasing an
American built product.
FORM NO. 770-3095
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly Instructions
Operation
Adjustments..................................................................... 6
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free )f charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equiprrent unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for my parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser ur less such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex
cessive use, accident, neglect, img roper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in ac cordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
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Maintenance and Lubrication
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Off-Season Storage.................................................................. 6
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Illustrated Parts........................................................ 8, 9, 10
Parts Information.....................................................Back Cover
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This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will r ot be accepted by the factory unless prior written per
mission has been extended by MTD.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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^ WARNING \
TO PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR D EVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The equipment which you have just purcha sed does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effect! fe working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 4142 of the California Public Resources Code.
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IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this
i manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommendations.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LEAF BLOWERS
1. Read this operating and service instructing manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of the power leaf blower.
2. Never allow children to operate this power
leaf blower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do Not fill fuel
tank indoors, when enigne is running, or while
engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled fuel before
starting engine.
^ 5. Do Not change engine governor settings.
'6. Do Not put hands near rotating parts for any
reason.
7. If the power leaf blower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check immediate
ly for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make
certain all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire
away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
Also keep throttle control lever in the stop
position.
9. If the power leaf blower should become blocked
with debris at any point,shut engine off and wait
until the impeller comes to a complete stop before
attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect
spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
10. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.
11. Never store this power leaf blower with fuel in
the tank. Allow engine to cool before starting in
any enclosure.
12. Keep equipment free of debris when not in use.
13. Never operate this leaf blower unless impeller
guard and guard assembly are properly affixed in
their place.
14. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose
attachment when engine is running.
15. The manufacturer recommends that the operator
wear safety glasses or some other suitable eye
protection when operating this machine.
16. Exercise caution whenever operating leaf blower.
Do Not allow exaust to be pointed in the
direction of persons.
FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK:
(See Figure 1.)
A (2) Carriage Bolts
B (2) Hand Knobs
C (1) Hex Sems Bolt
NOTE
Vacuum hose attachment 244-204-000
comes with model 694. It is optional
equipment on all other models.
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FIGURE 2.
USE THIS
HOLE ONLY
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PARTS IN CARTON (See Figure 2):
D (1) Upper Handle
E (1) Directional Discharge
NOTE
The right and left side of your leaf
blower is determined from operator's
position.
1. Remove the leaf blower, hardware pack and all
literature from the carton before discarding
carton.
2. Figure 3 shows lower handle. Upper handle
mounts in center hole only.
FIGURES.