Snapper ELBC6152BV User Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST

European
Walk-Behind
Leaf Blower
Series 2

Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above

Manual No. 7043322 (I.R. - 02/08/05)

Models Covered:

ELBC6152BV

(Part # 7085926)

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preliminaries

Congratulations!

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for,
your new blower will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order
to get the most out of your new equipment.

As you carefully unpack your unit, you will find the following items:

1 Blower Unit
1 Handle Assembly including:

1 – Upper Handle with foam grip
1 – Lower Handle

1 Front Caster Wheel Kit including:

1 – Pair Front Caster Brackets (l&r)
1 – Front Caster Wheel
1 – Axle Bolt with lock nut

1 Package of assembly hardware
1 Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration

Each product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some damage may occur during shipment.
If any such damage is found upon initial inspection, immediately notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine,
as they are solely responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary.

Before assembly, please take a moment and record your model number and serial number below for future refer­ence (both numbers are located on the silver tag attached to the machine):

Model number_______________________________

Serial number________________________________

Also be sure to promptly fill out and return the warranty registration enclosed in your manual packet.

Your new blower requires very little assembly. Simply follow the instructions contained within this manual to begin enjoy­ing the benefits of your new unit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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

As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an employer, you also may have an obligation under the California Occupational
Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and/or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and
around your workplace. See California Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 er seq.,
and Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 5194.

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safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE

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ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT.

TRAINING

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manu­al and on the unit before starting. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsi­bility to explain this material to them.

• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.

• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner
is responsible for training the users.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.

• Never let children or untrained people operate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.

• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for acci­dents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or
property.

PREPARATION

• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the
job. Use only accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.

• Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes, safety
glasses and ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jew­elry may get tangled in moving parts.

• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which can
be thrown by the machine.

• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a) Use only an approved container.
b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine run­ning. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

• Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.

OPERATION

• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

• Operate only in the daylight or with good artificial light,
keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

• Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled
equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don’t run.

• Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while traveling in
reverse.

• Be aware of the blower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the blower without deflec­tors in place.

• Never leave a running unit unattended. Always stop engine
before leaving unit.

• Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure
all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func­tioning properly.

• Never operate with the discharge deflectors removed or
altered.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed
the engine.

• Stop on level ground, shut off engine before leaving the
operator’s position for any reason.

• Stop equipment and inspect impeller blades after striking
objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.

• Keep hands and feet away intake and discharge areas.

• Keep pets and bystanders away.

• Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alco­hol or drugs.

• Use caution when crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop
engine if not blowing.

• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.

• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or
other objects that may obscure vision.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip­over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope, or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it.

Do

• Blow across the face of slopes; never up and down.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over­turn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Do Not

• Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction, pro­ceed slowly straight down the slope.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not use near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
operator could lose footing or balance or blower could sud­denly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.

• Do not operate on slopes with wet grass. Reduced footing
or traction could cause sliding.

• Do not use on excessively steep slopes.

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safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment (cont.)

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit
and its activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the blowing area and under the watch­ful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.

• Before and during reverse operation, look behind and
down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the unit.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

EMISSIONS

• Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

• Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
Index information on the engine emissions label.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices
when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

• Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage
preparations before storing the unit for both short and long
term periods.

• Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper
start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow unit
to cool before storing.

• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel
near flames or drain indoors.

• Keep all hardware, especially impeller bolt, tight and keep
all parts in good working condition. Replace all worn or dam­aged decals.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper oper­ation regularly.

• Clean leaves and debris from mufflers and engine to pre­vent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine run­ning unless specified otherwise.

• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained per­sonnel to service machine.

• Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy. (e.g. springs)

• Only replace impellers. Never straighten or weld them.

• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

• Frequently check components and replace with manufac­turer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when mak­ing repairs.

• Always comply with factory specifications on all settings
and adjustments.

• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for
major service and repair requirements.

• Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless
you have been properly trained. Improper service proce­dures can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage
and voiding of manufacturer’s warranty.

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Note: Please refer to Parts List for correct part identification and placement.

unit assembly

FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY

• Attach left and right caster brackets to caster wheel
using 3/8-18 x 2-1/4 bolt and lock nut. Insert bolt through
hole in bracket. Place caster wheel onto bolt. Place
other caster bracket onto bolt. Secure with lock nut. Do
not over tighten. Wheel must rotate freely.

• Place caster brackets onto the threaded holes located
near the discharge on the front of the machine. Note:

Angled edge of mounting brackets should be down­wards, with holes toward top. Fasten with two 5/16-

18 x 3/4” hex bolts. Do not tighten. (Note: Fit each bolt
with one 5/16 split lock washer and one 5/16 flat wash­er before installing.)

• Check caster wheel for proper vertical alignment (cam­ber), adjust as necessary, then tighten bolts.

SIDE AIR DEFLECTOR

• Attach side air deflector to top of discharge chute by
aligning holes in deflector with threaded holes in top of
chute snout. Fasten with two 5/16-18 hex bolts. (Note:
Fit each bolt with one 5/16 split lock washer and one
5/16 flat washer before installing.)

Note: Deflector should be angled downward.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

• The upper handles are shipped in the folded storage
position. To unfold, loosen two handle knobs and rotate
up to the operating position. The upper handles are
secured with four knobs. Insert two 5/16-18 x 2 curved
head bolts through the handles directly below the two
shipping knobs. Place one internal tooth lock washer on
each of the bolts. Thread knobs onto curved head bolts.
Tighten all four knobs securely.

Assembly complete. Your unit is now ready to be started and checked for proper operation.
Some minor final adjustments may be required; see the Maintenance portion of this manual.

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