MTD 248-694-000 User Manual

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owners GUIDE

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

for all seasons

LEAF

BLOWERS

IMPORTANT:

Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

Model Numbers

248-692-000 248-693-000 248-694-000

24695-8

Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-5209C

NDEX

Safe Operation Practices.............................................. 3

Assembly Instructions................................................... 4

Operation...................................................................... 5

Adjustments.................................................................. 6

Instruí étions given with this symbol are

for pei sonal safety. Be sure you follow

them.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Off-Season Storage.............................................................. 6-

Trouble Shooting Chart.........................................................

Illustrated Parts

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This unit is equipped with an internal combuslpon engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the enigne's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in_ effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized servic e center.

WARNING

IMPORTANT

is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this

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 engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.

■v5u^ Do Not change engine governor settings. 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 ail 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 peroids.

11. Never store this power leaf blower with fuel in the tank. Allow engine to cool before storing 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 exhaust to be pointed in the direction of persons.

17. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs

the senses or reactions.

FIGURE 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE

Vacuum hose attachment 247-204-000 comes with model 694. It is optional equipment on all other models.

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (See Figure 1)

A (2) Carriage Bolts

B (2) Hand Knobs C (1) Hex Sems Bolt

FIGURE 2.

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.

USE THIS HOLE ONLY

FIGURE 3.

2. Figure 3 shows lower handle. Upper hancfle mounts in center hole only.

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