Little Wonder HPV User Manual

© 2004 Little Wonder, Div. of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ASPIRADORA DE ALTO RENDIMIENTO
ASPIRATEUR HAUTE PERFORMANCE
© 2004 Little Wonder, Division de Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Tous droits réservés.
© 2004 Little Wonder, División de Schiller - Pfeiffer, Inc. Todos los Derechos Reservados.
Table of Contents Important Information
A. Introduction
On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder High Performance Vac. This professional debris handling machine 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 High Performance Vac.
Specifications:
Model Dry Weight Max Rpm 5600 182 lbs. 3400 5610 184 lbs. 3400
B. Service Information
High Performance Vac Unit
Contact your local Little Wonder dealer.
Engine
Contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer. Dealers are listed in the Yellow Pages under “Lawn and Garden Equipment Supplies”, “Lawn Maintenance” or “Lawn Mowers”. Your dealer will need to know the model and serial number of your engine. For their location, please consult the operator’s manual provided with your engine.
C. Special Safety Information
WARNING DANGER
ATTENTION: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
HEED ITS WARNING! STAY ALERT!
WARNING DANGER
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.
1.
WARNING DANGER
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
Important Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Special Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Unpackaging
Unpackaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety and Warnings
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
General Safety Rules
Warnings - "Don’ts" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warnings - "Do’s" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Don’ts" . . . . . . . . . .5
Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Do’s" . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly Instructions
Use of Lifting Lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Put Oil in Engine Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operation
Start Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Empty Debris Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Removing Blockage in Moving Parts . . . . . . . .7
Refueling the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Storage and Maintenance
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Part Numbers
HPV Assembly Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .10
HPV Subassembly Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . .11
Warranties
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover
2.
Unpacking
1. Remove Collector assembly & Debris bag from the top section of the package
2. Remove cardboard insert
3. Cut away side off box and fold down
4. Roll HPV base unit out of box
P/N 600602
Warning Label
P/N 600605
Warning Label
Caution: Thrown objects.
Keep bystanders away.
Always wear eye, ear and breathing protection.
Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect spark plug wire. Make sure throttle is in STOP position.
Read and understand the Owners Manual. Store your Owners Manual in a safe place.
Keep hands and feet away from air discharge areas. Rotating fan will cause serious injury.
Safety and Warnings
A. Safety Decals
An important part of the safety system incorporated in this High Performance Vac are the warnings and informational decals (labels) found on various parts of the unit.
These decals (labels) must be replaced if they become illegible due to abrasion, etc.
It is your responsibility to replace the decals (labels) when they become hard to read. The location of these decals and their part numbers for ordering are shown on page 3.
WARNING DANGER
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS HIGH
PERFORMANCE VAC, 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, EYE, AND BREATHING
PROTECTION.
P/N 600604
P/N 600604
3.
Safety and Warnings
P/N 600602
Warning Label
P/N 600605
Warning Label
4.
General Safety Rules
1. Read and understand manual.
2. Wear eye, hearing, and breathing protection, proper clothing and footwear.
3. While operating the machine always be sure of a safe and secure operating position, maintain a firm footing and good balance at all times.
4. Keep area clear of children, pets and bystanders.
5. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification.
6. Avoid contact with and inhalation of harmful fluids, gases, mists, fumes, and dust.
7. Do not allow children to operate machine.
8. Do not override or remove any safety devices.
11. Keep hands away from hose inlet and discharge chute.
12. Disconnect spark plug before doing any cleaning or maintenance.
13. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
14. Beware that the machine is loud and, during normal operation; may interfere with speech communication.
A. Warnings - "Don’ts"
Don’t attempt to remove materials from intake or discharge
when High Performance Vac is running, or fan is rotating.
Don’t install or remove components while High Performance Vac is running. Turn off engine to make changeover. Be sure throttle is in the stop position, and the High Performance Vac has come to a complete stop. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before removing material.
Don’t attempt to repair High Performance Vac. Have repairs made by qualified Little Wonder dealer or repairman. See that only Little Wonder and recommended engine manufacturers replacement parts are used.
Don’t leave the engine running while the High Performance Vac is unattended.
Don’t store, spill, or use gasoline near flames or spark
B. Warnings - "Do’s"
Always 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.
Always stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate High Performance Vac when fatigued.
Always keep hands away from air intake and air outlet chute. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
Always maintain and examine High Performance Vac with care. Follow maintenance instructions given in manual.
WARNING DANGER
9. FAN COASTS AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING DANGER
10. ROTATING FAN. DON’T ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIALS FROM INTAKE OR DISCHARGE
WHEN UNIT IS RUNNING, OR FAN IS ROTATING.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT USE THE HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC IF THE
MUFFLER IS DEFECTIVE OR MISSING.
5.
WARNING DANGER
IF THE HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC 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
HIGH PERFORMANCE VAC.
WARNING DANGER
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE. IT IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR
AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND/ OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
D. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Do’s"
Always use fresh gasoline. Stale gasoline can cause
leakage.
Always pull starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent arm or hand injury.
The use of spark arrestor mufflers is required by law in the state of California (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), as well as in other states or municipalities. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Do not inhale fuel fumes as they are toxic.
The spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Don’t run engine when electrical system causes spark
outside the cylinder. During periodical checks of the spark plug, keep plug a safe distance from cylinder to avoid burning of evaporated fuel from cylinder.
Don’t check for spark with spark plug or plug wire removed and grounded. Use an approved tester. Sparks can ignite fumes.
Don’t run engine when the odor of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions exist.
Don’t operate the unit if gasoline is spilled. Clean up spill completely before starting engine.
Don’t refuel indoors or in an improperly ventilated area.
Don’t operate your High Performance Vac if there is an accumulation of debris around the muffler and cooling fins.
Don’t touch hot mufflers, cylinders or cooling fins as contact may cause serious burns.
B. Warnings - "Do’s" Continued
Always store High Performance Vac indoors. When not in use,
store High Performance Vac indoors in a sheltered area (a dry place) where it’s not accessible to children. The High Performance Vac, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house. Keep throttle in the stop position.
Always be sure High Performance Vac is fully assembled. Never operate High Performance Vac without all guards and deflectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts, screws are installed and properly tightened.
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.
C. Engine/ Fuel Warnings - "Don’ts"
Don’t fuel, refuel or check fuel while smoking or near
an open flame or other ignition source. Stop engine and be sure it is cool before refueling.
Don’t leave the engine running while the High Performance Vac is unattended. Stop engine before transporting High Performance Vac from one place to another.
Don’t start or run this High Performance Vac indoors, or in an improperly ventilated area as poisonous carbon monoxide and other gasses are emitted.
1. Bolt collector assembly to frame with 4 sets of bolts, washer, and nuts.
2. Slide discharge over housing and mount flange with 2 sets of washers and nuts.
3. Assemble throttle control lever to handle with bolt, washer and nut.
4. Attach throttle clips to cable and clip onto handle.
5. Connect Debris Bag to collector by hooking the hoop at the top of the bag over the lip on the collector nearest the engine. A “velcro” strip helps to hold the bag in position. Position the buckle under the center of the handles. Pull the strap to the left until the bag is tight and secure.
6. Fill engine oil as per the engine’s operating instruction (provided).
7. Fill gasoline tank as per the engine’s operating instruction (provided).
A. Use of Lifting Lug
Little Wonder High Performance Vac is supplied with convenient Lifting Lug that can be used when you need to move the unit. This Lug can hold weight up to a total of 250 lbs.
6.
Assembly Instructions
WARNING DANGER
NEVER RUN OR OPERATE YOUR MACHINE
UNLESS DISCHARGE BAG IS ATTACHED,
AND THE INTAKE NOZZLE IS INSTALLED.
B. Put Oil in Engine Before Starting
1. Little Wonder recommends using SAE 30 Oil. The use of multi-viscosity oil will result in high oil consumption and possible engine damage.
2. Add gasoline to the fuel tank, and you are ready to start.
See Engine Operating & Maintenance instructions for more detail description of type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
WARNING DANGER
HANDLE FUEL WITH CARE. IT IS HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. FUELING A HOT ENGINE OR NEAR
AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYAND/ OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING DANGER
DO NOT USE OR SERVICE THE UNIT WHEN IT’S
SUSPENDED FROM THE LIFTING LUG.
7.
Operation
WARNING DANGER
THE OPERATOR OF THIS HIGH PERFORMANCE
VA C IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR
HAZARDS OCCURRING TO HIMSELF, OTHER
PEOPLE OR THEIR PROPERTY.
B. Vacuuming
1. Adjust nozzle to desired height by turning the Nozzle Control Knob, secure position with wing nut.
2. Vacuum debris from lawn or paved surfaces. Vacuum the following: leaves, small twigs and sticks, acorns, thistles, seed pods, grass clippings, straw, wood chips, dry mulch, litter, small cans & bottles, paper products, styrofoam products.
3. Avoid the following: excessively wet surfaces and debris, gravel surfaces, large hard objects, rocks, long fibrous materials (vines, rope, string etc). Do not force anything into vacuum.
WARNING DANGER
FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE IT
WITH CARE. KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION
SOURCES. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE FUELING
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING DANGER
ENGINE EMITS CARBON MONOXIDE. DO NOT
OPERATE OR REFUEL IN ENCLOSED AREA.
A. Start Engine
1. Open fuel valve
2. Open choke
3. Set throttle to run
4. Pull starter rope 1 – 3 times
5. Allow engine to turn over
6. Close choke
7. Set throttle speed to max
WARNING DANGER
KEEP RECOIL STARTER SCREEN AND ENTIRE
ENGINE CLEAR OF ALL DEBRIS. DO NOT
OPERATE ENGINE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF
GRASS, DIRT, LEAVES OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL NEAR MUFFLER.
WARNING DANGER
TURN OFF ENGINE BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT
HOSE, AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS
COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING DANGER
BE SURE THROTTLE IS IN “STOP” POSITION, AND
FAN HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING DANGER
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES BEFORE
ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE!
WARNING DANGER
WEAR GLOVES, THE CLOG MAY CONTAIN
SHARP MATERIALS.
DO NOT operate unit if excessive vibration occurs; shut engine off immediately! Remove spark plug wires and check for damaged impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, or lodged foreign objects.
C. Empty Debris Bag
1. Turn off engine and let it come to a complete stop before removing the debris bag.
2. Roll vacuum to the desired unloading location (compost pile, curb-side, wooded area, tarp, etc.)
3. Depress buckle to release bag to the ground. Avoid dragging bag on surface to prolong bag life.
4. Empty contents of debris bag (handle straps are provided on the under side of the bag for aid in dumping contents).
5. Reconnect bag to Collector.
D. Removing Blockage in Moving Parts
E. Refueling the Engine
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool for a few minutes before refueling.
8.
A. Storage
1. When not in use store High Performance Vac in sheltered area (a dry place) not accessible to children. Keep throttle in the “Stop” position.
2. The High Performance Vac, as well as fuel, should not be stored in a house or poorly ventilated areas.
3. Do not store fuel in the engine’s gas tank longer then 30 days.
Storage and Maintenance
After First
8 Hrs of Use
Every
Use
Every
5 Hrs
Every
25 Hours
Every
50 Hours
B. Maintenance
Area
Engine
Check muffler area for accumulation of debris
Check for excessive vibration
Inspect for loose or damaged parts
Inspect for clean intake nozzle
Inspect labels condition
Check oil level
*Oil change
Service air cleaner
Clean and inspect spark plus arrester
See Engine Manual
* Change oil every 25 Hrs if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature ** See Engine Operating & Maintenance instructions for more detail maintenance and service schedule
C. Directions for removing the Fan
and reinstallation
1. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Remove nozzle assembly.
3 Remove front plate assembly.
4. Remove the bolt that secures the fan to the engine crankshaft.
5. The fan has a 3/4-16 nut welded on the fan hub. Insert a 3/4-16 x 5" long grade 5 (or better) bolt and jack or push the fan off the engine (Little Wonder P/no 910505 pressure screw is recommended).
6. Replace damaged or worn fan with a new one. If during fan removal the key (#915) was removed from the keyway, reinstall it by applying a few drops of the Loc-Tite 380 instant adhesive (“Black Max” P/N 38050) on the key, and load the key in the keyway of the shaft. (Cure time is approx. 1 min.).
7. Use a new bolt (#910518) and complete fan installation. Insure a secure fit upon re-assembling.
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