Gravely 947030, 947032, 947031, 947033 Owner's/operator's Manual

Blower

Owner/Operat or Ma nu al Manuel de l’opérateur Manual del propietario/operador

Models

947030 - 5hp Honda Blower 947031 - 8hp Briggs & Stratton Blower 947032 - 9hp Honda Blower 947033 - 13hp Honda Blower

Modèles

947030 - Soufflante à moteur Honda 5 ch 947031 - Soufflante à moteur Briggs & Stratton 8 ch 947032 - Soufflante à moteur Honda 9 ch 947033 - Soufflante à moteur Honda 13 ch

Modelos

947030 - Soplador con motor Honda de 5 H.P.

947031 - Soplador con motor Briggs & Stratton de 8 H.P.

947032 - Soplador con motor Honda de 9 H.P.

947033 - Soplador con motor Honda de 13 H.P.

ENGLIS FRANÇAI ESPAÑO

04707900 10/06

Printed in USA

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . 3

SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INTRODUCTION

MANY USES

The extreme versatility offered by Gravely’s line of blowers makes them ideally suited for a wide variety of jobs - blowing leaves, grass clippings, thatch, blowing tennis courts dry, cleaning large driveways, stadiums, parking lots and other hard surfaces, precleaning roofs before repair and countless other job s.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A. Introduction

On behalf of everyone at Gravely, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Gravely Gasoline Powered Blower. This professional blower was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service.

This manual provides the information necessary for safe and efficient operation and service. For your safety, it is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating your blower.

Specifications, descriptions, and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.

B. Service Information Engine

- Refer to the enclosed Engine Manual provided by the engine manufacturer.

- Or an authorized repair service of the manufacturer.

Other Components

- Contact your local Gravely dealer.

C. Special Safety Information

WARNING: THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

ACCESSSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

INTAKE AND FAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

ENGINE AND FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

BLOWER HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

WARNING: This symbol points out our important safety instructions. When you see this symbol heed its warning! Stay alert!

WARNING: To reduce the potential for accidents, comply with the safety instructions in this manual. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury and or equipment and property damage.

DELIVERY

Customer Note: If you have purchased this product

without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to:

1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Gravely Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed.

NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, go to www.gravely.com on the internet.

WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury.

2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals.

3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all controls function as described in this manual.

4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments.

5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.

6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.gravely.com.

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SAFETY

WARNING: Improper use or care of this

blower, or failure to wear proper protection can result in serious injury.

Read and understand the rules for safe operation and all instructions in this manual.

Wear hearing and eye protection.

SAFETY ALERTS

Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:

Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message!

The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safety messages.

DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury.

WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS

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.

P/N 910609 Warning Label

CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper

operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specifi c proc edu re s or inf or mati on

required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.

PRACTICES AND LAWS

Practice usual and custo mar y safe wor king precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area. Always follow the practices set forth in this manual.

REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING

Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation.

Figure 1

1. Caution!

Thrown objects.

2. Caution!

Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect spark plug wire. Make sure throttle is in STOP position.

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3. Caution!

A. Warnings - "Don’ts"

Read and understand the Owners Manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. Store your Owners Manual in a safe place.

4. Danger!

DANGER: Keep hands and feet away from air

discharge areas. Rotating fan will cause serious injury.

5. Caution!

Always wear eye and ear protection.

6. Caution!

Keep bystanders away.

SAFETY RULES

Read and understand the owner’s manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. Store your owners manual in a safe place.

WARNING: Keep children, pets, and bystanders away - Do not permit children to

contact blower. Keep children a safe distance from work area. Never allow a person mentally ill, under influence of alcoholic drinks or drugs or too young in age, to operate the blower.

Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support - Keep good footing and balance at all times.

Multiple operators - Keep a safe distance between two or more operators when working together simultaneously.

WARNING: Fan coasts after turn off.

WARNING: If blower is used improperly or

safety precautions are not followed, the user risks serious injury to themselves and others.

Read and understand the following before attempting to operate this blower.

DANGER: Rotating fan - keep hands away. DON’T attempt to remove materials from intake or discharge when blower is running.

DANGER: Do not install or remove attachments while blower is running. Turn

off engine to make changeover. Be sure throttle is in the stop position, and the blower has come to a complete stop. Remove the spark plug wire before removing material.

Do Not point the blower outlet in the direction of people, cars, glass, or other similar items which could be injured or damaged by blown debris.

Do Not attempt to repair blower - Have re p air s ma de by qualified Gravely dealer or repairman. See that only Gravely and recommended engine manufacturer’s replacement parts are used.

B. Warnings - "Do’s"

Dress properly — Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses are recommended. Always wear ear protectors where possible. Use face filter to avoid breathing dust.

Stay alert — Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate blower when fatigued.

Keep hands away from air intake and air outlet chute — Keep both hands on handles when power is

on. Maintain and examine blower with care — Follow

maintenance instructions given in manual. Do not use the blower if the muffler is defective or missing.

Store blower indoors — When not in use, store blower indoors in a sheltered, dry area where it’s not accessible to children. The blower, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house. Keep throttle in the stop position.

Be sure blower is fully assembled — Never operate blower without all guards and deflectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts, screws are installe d and properly tightened.

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.

WARNING: In order to avoid engine damage due to over-heating or over-revving, keep engine recoil starter assembly, the blower intake and outlet areas clear and free of leaves or other debris.

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C. Engine / Fuel Warnings - "Don’ts"

WARNING: Handle fuel with care, it is highly

flammable. Fueling a hot engine or near an ignition source can cause fire and result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Do not smoke while handling fuel. Do not refuel a hot or running engine. Do not fill tank indoors.

CAUTION: Do not start or run engine indoors

as poisonous carbon monoxide is emitted.

Do not operate in unventilated area. Do not use the blower when electric system causes

spark outside the cylinder. Check spark plug from time to time. When checking, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning of evaporated fuel from cylinder.

ASSEMBLY

D. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Do’s"

Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.

Refuel before starting work. Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause

leakage. Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.

Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kick-back and prevent arm or hand injury.

Replace gasoline cap securely. If fuel is spilled move blower and fuel container from area and do not create a source of ignition.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Always wipe unit dry before using. Move at least 10 feet away from the fueling point before starting engine.

Always store gasoline in an approved container. Fill tank outdoors with extreme care.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Numbers in brackets (#) represent Key

Numbers shown on Parts List, and parts explosion.

1. Install lower handles (30) on top of deck (32, 33). Secure with four cap screws 5/16-18 x 1 3/4 (34), four 5/16 flat silver washers (31), and four 5/16-18 nylon nuts (2), finger tight.

2. Install upper handle (17) with four cap screws 5/16-18 x 1 3/4 (34), eight 5/16 washers (31), and four 5/16-18 nylon nuts (2), finger tight. Tighten lower handle nuts and bolts. Tighten upper handle nuts and bolts until the lower handle tubing pinches the upper handle. It will be normal for the lower handle tubing to crush slightly.

3. Attach throttle cable to upper handle with 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 cap screw (19) and 1/4-20 lock nut (22) through hole on upper handle (17). For Briggs and Stratton INTEK series engines, the throttle control will mount on the right hand side. For Honda engines, it will mount on the left. Insert the 10-32 x 3/4 self-tapping screw through the hole of the throttle control and into the pilot hole in the handle and tighten. (NOTE: Over tightening the screw on the left hand mounted controls could cause damage to the control.) Once the 10-32 screw is tightened, go back to the 1/4-20 screw and tighten it enough to get a smooth action in the control. If the throttle does not maintain its setting once you start the engine, tighten this screw some more. Connect throttle clip (15) to upper handle.

4. Tilt blower back on handle and install front wheel bracket (51) over the three studs on lower front of blower housing. Secure with three 5/16-18 flange nuts (5).

5. Insert pneumatic wheel sleeve (53) in front pneumatic wheel (52). Install pneumatic wheel spacers (54) over the axle sleeve on both sides of wheel and install in front wheel bracket (51). Insert 3/8-16 x 5 1/4 axle bolt (50) through wheel bracket and axle sleeve. Secure with 3/8-16 axle nut (49).

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WARNING: All Gravely blowers are shipped without oil. When filling oil - use SAE 30 oil. Refer to engine manufacturer’s instruction manual for proper engine operation instructions.

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