Little Wonder MAXIMUM OUTPUT BLOWER User Manual [en, es, fr]

LITTLE WONDER

OPTIMAX

Owners Manual and Safety Instructions for

Manuel d’utilisation et consignes de sécurité pour la

Manual del propietario e instrucciones de seguridad para el

MAN 4162963

Rev. A 6-2007

MAXIMUM OUTPUT BLOWER

SOUFFLANTE À debit MAXIMAL

SOPLADOR DE POTENCIA MAXIMA

TECHNICAL MANUAL

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Californie Proposition 65

Avertissement

Les échappements des moteurs diesel et certains de leurs composés sont reconnus par l’Etat de Californie pour être cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts congénitaux et d’autres dangers en matière de reproduction.

ADVERTENCIA

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

California Advertencia

de la Proposicion 65

El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los motores diesel y algunos de sus componentes producen cáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana.

L’

mission du moteur de ce matériel contient des produits chimiques que l’Etat de Californie consid

re être

canc

rigènes, provoquer des défauts

cong

nitaux et d’autres dangers en

mati

re de reproduction.

El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto contienen productos quÍmicos que producen cáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder Gasoline Powered Optimax 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 efcient operation and service. For your safety, it

is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating your blower.

LITTLE WONDER

DIVISION OF SCHILLER-PFEIFFER, INCORPORATED

1028 STREET ROAD, P.O. BOX 38

SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966

TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE

SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................4-7

ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................................................8

OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 11

INTAKE GUARD ASSY ....................................... FIGURE 1 ....................................................................12,13

ENGINE ASSY .................................................... FIGURE 2 .................................................................... 14,15

HOUSING ASSY ................................................. FIGURE 3 .................................................................... 16,17

MANY USES:

The extreme versatility offered by Little Wonder’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 jobs.

This Operator’s Manual should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine.

5-2007

SAFETY

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NOTICE !!!

Unauthorized modications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and

could also result in product damage.

Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modications, add-on accessories

or product alterations that are not designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller-Pfeiffer,

Inc. Engineering Department. Any Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. product that is altered, modied or changed in any manner not specically authorized after original

manufacture-including the addition of “after-market”

accessories or component parts not specically approved by Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc.-will result in the Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. Warranty being voided.

Any and all liability for personal injury and/or

property damage caused by any unauthorized modications, add-on accessories or products not approved by Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. will be considered

the responsibility of the individual(s) or company designing and/or making such changes. Schiller-

Pfeiffer, Inc. will vigorously pursue full indemnication

and costs from any party responsible for such

unauthorized post-manufacture modications and/or

accessories should personal injury and/or property damage result.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

Signal word denitions:

The signal words below are used to identify levels

of hazard seriousness. These words appear in

this manual and on the safety labels attached to

Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc. machines. For your safety and

the safety of others, read and follow the information given with these signal words and/or the symbol shown above.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate

injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

practices or property damage.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, MAY result in property damage.

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SAFETY DECALS

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 abra-

sion, 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.

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

WEAR HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION.

MANUAL.

Caution:

Thrown objects.

Keep bystanders away.

Always wear eye and ear protection.

Before performing any service or maintenance,

disconnect spark plug wire. Make sure throttle is in STOP position.

Read and understand

the owners manual. Pay particular attention to all sections regarding safety. Store your owners manual in a safe place.

Keep hands and

feet away from air discharge areas.

Rotating fan will cause

serious injury.

LOCATION OF LABEL ON BLOWER

PN 910609

Warning Label

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GENERAL 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.

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.

FAN COASTS AFTER TURN OFF

Warnings - “Don’ts”

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

repairs made by a qualied Little Wonder dealer

or repairman. See that only Little Wonder and recommended engine manufacturers replacement parts are used.

Warnings - “Do’s”

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

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 lter 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 mufer is defective or

missing.

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SAFETY

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

deectors in place. Ensure that all nuts, bolts,

screws are installed 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

OVERREVVING, KEEP ENGINE RECOIL

STARTER ASSEMBLY, THE BLOWER INTAKE

AND OUTLET AREAS CLEAR AND FREE OF

LEAVES OR OTHER DEBRIS

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.

Engine/ Fuel Warnings - “Don’ts”

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 ll 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

Blower Assembly Instructions

NOTE : Refer to parts lists, and illustrations on Pages 14-17.

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1. Install lower handles 15 on top of deck 17 & 18. Secure with (4) cap screws 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 19, (4) 5/16 at washers 16, and (4) 5/16-18 nylon nuts 1, nger tight. (See Figure 2)

2. Install upper handle 6 with (4) 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 cap screws 19, (8) 5/16 washers 16, and (4) 5/16-18 nylon nuts 1, nger 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. (See Figure 2)

3. Attach throttle cable 5 to upper handle 6 with (1) 1/4-20 X 1-3/4” cap screw 8 and (1) 1/4-20 locknut 10 through hole on upper handle 6 on the

left handside. Insert the 10-32 X 3/4” self-tapping

screw 9 through the hole of the throttle control and into the pilot hole in the handle and tighten.

Connect throttle clip 4 to upper handle.

(See Figure 2)

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 it’s setting once you start the engine, tighten this screw some more.

4. Tilt blower back on handle and install front wheel

bracket 17 over the three studs on lower front of blower housing 2. Secure with (3) 5/16-18 ange nuts 1. (See Figure 3)

5. Insert pneumatic wheel sleeve 19 in front pneumatic wheel 18. Install pneumatic wheel spacers 20 over the axle sleeve on both sides of wheel and install in front wheel bracket 17. Insert 3/8-16 X 5-1/2 axle bolt 16 through wheel bracket and axle sleeve. Secure with 3/8-16 axle nut 15. (See Figure 3)

ALL LITTLE WONDER BLOWER ENGINES

ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL. WHEN FILLING

WITH OIL, USE SAE 30. REFER TO ENGINE MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ENGINE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

Refer to the engine manual for engine operation.

Little Wonder recommends using SAE 30 Oil.

The use of multi-viscosity oil will result in high oil consumption and possible engine damage.

Leaves, thatch or other debris can be directed into windrows or piles, by simply maneuvering the unit

and directing the ow of air accordingly.

Air ow can be directed to the side or front by the two-position deector. The front discharge position

is used to remove debris from along walls, fences, etc. The side discharge position is used to form

windrows or piles. The horizontal deector directs air

downward to “chisel” under wet, heavy leaves and litter. Air velocity is regulated by the throttle control.

Moving the deector to the upper hole allows for a

greater volume of air to be directed downward.

Moving the deector to the lower hole allows for

a greater volume of air to be directed upward. To reduce windrowing or to blow over an obstacle, point

deector upward.

Tires - Tubeless. Inate to air pressure of 30 P.S.I.

Labels should be inspected before each use.

Replace damaged labels immediately.

Check oil level regularly

Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check oil

level after every 5 hours of operation, or daily, before

starting engine. Use SAE 30 oil. Change oil after rst 5 hours of operation. Remove drain plug and drain oil while engine is warm. Replace drain plug. Remove oil ll plug and rell with new oil. Start and

run engine at idle for 30 seconds. Stop engine. Wait

30 seconds and re-check oil level. If required, add oil to overowing at oil ll plug.

TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING, REMOVE

SPARK PLUG WIRE WHEN SERVICING ENGINE

OR EQUIPMENT.

Slight changes in deector position will have a big effect on air ow. Experiment until you nd the best

position for your needs.

For best performance, be sure engine recoil starter

assembly, the blower intake and outlet areas are always kept clear and free of leaves or other debris.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.

Never store the blower with fuel in its fuel tank inside

a building or in a conned space where fumes may reach an open ame or sparks.

Always refer to the instruction manual for important details if the product is to be stored for an extended period.

Engine - 4 cycle. (Refer to engine manufacturer’s

operating instructions for fuel recommendations and additional information.)

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location Description P/N

Housing to engine face BLT-W LF 5/16-24 x 3/4

Deck to housing NUT 5/16-18 64141-6 16 (192) 22 (276)

Engine to deck

Lower handle to deck BLT 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 64123-61 19 (228) 25 (300)

Upper handle to lower

handle

Thrrotle to handle BLT 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 90-0414 4 (48) 6 (72)

Interior deector to hook BLT-W LF 10-32 X 5/8 64139-26 (52) (71)

Fan to Crankshaft

(8HP LB800)

Fan to Crankshaft

(9HP LB900)

Front panel to housing

(short stud)

Intake guard clamp

(long stud)

Wheel bracket to

housing

BLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 64123-69

BLT 5/16-18 X 1-3/4 64123-61 19 (228) 25 (300)

BLT 3/8-24 X 1-3/4 GR8 64123-127 30 50

BLT 7/16-20 X 1-3/4 GR8 64123-253 50 90

NUT 5/16-18 64141-6 16 (192) 22 (276)

NUT-NYLOC 5/16-18 64229-02 8 (100)

NUT-FL 5/16-18 64141-6 16 (192) 22 (276)

910503

Min. Torque

Ft-lbs (In-lbs)

22 (264) 28 (336)

19 (228) 25 (300)

Max. Torque

Ft-lbs (In-lbs)

Front wheel axle bolt BLT 3/8-16 X 5-1/2 GR5 64123-253 34 45

INTAKE GUARD ASSY

FIGURE 1

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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

1-1 910648 LABEL-INTAKE GUARD 1 1-2 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYL 5/16-18 3 1-3 911130 CLAMP-INTAKE GUARD 3 1-4 921101.7 ASSY-INTAKE GUARD 1 1-5 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 3 1-6 921121.10 FRONT PANEL 1

1-7 64123-127 (8HP LB800) 1-7 (9 HP LB900)

1-8 910210 FAN-8HP (LB800) 1 1-8 910220 FAN-9HP (LB900) 1-9 64164-13 KEY, 1/4X1/4X2 1 1-10 910527 WASHER,HUB 8HP (LB800) 1 1-10 910528 WASHER,HUB 9HP (LB900) 1

64123-253 BLT-HEX 7/16-20X1-3/4 GR8 1

BLT-HEX 3/8-24X1-3/4 GR 8

INTAKE GUARD ASSY

FIGURE 1

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

ENGINE ASSY

FIGURE 2

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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

2-1 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYL 5/16-18 8 2-2 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 4 2-3 910915 ENGINE-8HP INTEC 1

(8 HP LB800)

2-3 930 ENGINE-9HP HONDA 1

(9 HP LB900)

2-4 946 CLIP-THROTTLE 1 2-5 910301 CABLE-THROTTLE 1 2-6 900301.10 HANDLE-UPPER 1 2-7 900303 GRIP 2

2-8 90-0414 BLT-1/4-20 X 1-3/4 1

2-9 64197-023 SCREW-10-32 X 3/4 SLF TP 1 2-10 64151-8 LOCKNUT-1/4-20 2-WAY 1 2-11 920300 WHEEL 2 2-12 600562 RETAINING RING 2 2-13 64163-16 WASHER-5/8 FLAT 2 2-14 910205 AXLE 1 2-15 916-2.10 HANDLE-LOWER 2 2-16 64163-55 WASHER-5/16 FLAT 12 2-17 920010.7 DECK-8HP RT (LB800) 1 2-17 920031.7 DECK-9HP RT (LB900) 1 2-18 920008.7 DECK-8HP LFT (LB800) 1 2-18 920029.7 DECK-9HP LFT (LB900) 1 2-19 64123-61 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X1-3/4 8 2-20 934B BEARING-WHL 4

2-21 64268-02

2-22 64123-69 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X1-1/2 4

NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 5/16-18

ENGINE ASSY

FIGURE 2

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

HOUSING ASSY

FIGURE 3

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ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

3-1 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 3 3-2 910041.10 HOUSING-8&9HP 1 (LB800 & LB900) 3-3 910646 LABEL-LW HOUSING 8HP 1

(LB800)

3-3 910647 LABEL-LW HOUSING 9HP 1

(LB900)

3-4 910609 LABEL-WARNING 1 3-5 910503 BLT-WLF 5/16-24 X 3/4 4 3-6 64151-31 LOCKNUT-10-32 7 3-7 910130 SPRING-DEFLECTOR 1 3-8 8-18 RING-RETAINING 3 3-9 910131 KNOB 1 3-10 64002-04 LOCKWASHER-5/16 1 3-11 910121.10 DEFLECTOR-8&9HP SIDE 1 3-12 64139-26 BLT-WLF 10-32 X 5/8 2 3-13 910123.10 DEFLECTOR-8&9HP INT 1 3-14 910132 HANDLE-DEFLECTOR 1 3-15 64151-18 LOCKNUT-3/8-16 2-WAY 1 3-16 64123-252 BLT-HEX 3/8-16 X 5-1/2 1 3-17 910403.10 BRKT-FRT WHL 1 3-18 934 WHEEL-PNEUMATIC 1 3-19 900404 SLEEVE-WHEEL 1 3-20 900405 SPACER-FRT WHL BRKT 2 3-21 934B BRG-PNEUMATIC WHL 2 3-22 64152-68 SCREW 10-32X5-1/2 HH 5

HOUSING ASSY

FIGURE 3

ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

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