Tailgator The Original Portable Gas Powered Blender User Manual

Instruction Manual

Instruction

and Recipes

“Blend it and they will come”

The Original Portable

Gas Powered Blender

www.tailgatorzone.com

www.totallygross.com

1-888-874-7677

TailGator®

13767 No. Bloomfield Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.tailgatorzone.com
www.totallygross.com
Email: [e-mail]

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started ………………………………. 2

2. Shut’n it Down ………….…………………… 3

3. Important Safeguards ………………………… 4 - 7

4. Pitcher Assembly …………………………….. 8

5. Warranty ……………….…………………….. 9 - 10

6. Motor Adjustments ….……………………….. 11

7. You've Made It ………………………………. 12

8. TailGatorology …….…………………………. 13

9. Smoothies and Other Drinks …..…….……….. 14 -19

10. Dips and Other Eats ………………………… 20 - 22

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1. Lid

5

6

12

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2. Pitcher

3. Blade

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4. Motor Coupling

5. Trigger

6. Cable

7. Starter Rope

WARNING! When using any gas powered
device basic safety precautions must
be followed to reduce the risk of injury
or damage to personal property.
Operators of this product are responsi­ble for reading and adhering to all inst­ructions and safeguards.

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10

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8. Fuel Cap

9. Fuel Tank

11

10. Primer Bubble (Red)

11. Choke Lever

12. Stop Switch

Getting Started

Getting Started Continued

1. With your Gator lying on its side and the fuel cap (#8)
pointing upward, remove the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank
(#9) with the appropriate fuel mixture. Refer to Important
Safeguard’s on page 4 for fuel mixture info.

2. Now wrestle your Gator to its feet. It is recommended that

the Gator be warmed up before using. With the pitcher
assembly off, depress the primer bubble (#10) two or more
times, until it becomes firm.

3. Move the choke lever (#11) up into the full position. Put

one hand around the neck area of the Gator (#4). Place your
index finger on the trigger (#5) for throttle control.

4. Holding the Gator’s neck firmly with one hand, quickly

pull the starter rope (#7) toward yourself. Pull the starter
rope two or more times until the engine pops or runs briefly.

5. Now move the choke lever (#11) down to the half way point

or to the closed position, and pull again until the motor starts.
Run the motor several seconds.

7. After restarting the TailGator®, use the throttle trigger (#5)
to rev the motor until the ingredients are completely
blended. Use the stop switch (#12) to kill the motor.

Shut’n it Down

1. After your blending is complete, depress the stop switch
(#12) to kill the motor.

2. Move the tab on the lock ring back to the open position,

remove the pitcher from the motor coupling and pour away.

3. After all blending is complete, clean the pitcher. For best

results use a bottlebrush to clean the blades.

4. Only place the TailGator® back into its carrying case or
other container after the motor has had sufficient time to
cool.

6. With the motor off, move the lock ring tab until the openings
on the lock ring line up with the openings on the motor
coupling. Place a fully loaded pitcher into the motor coupling
by inserting ridges on the side of the pitcher base down into
openings on the lock ring, and then rotate the tab on the lock
ring as far as it will go to the left or right to lock the pitcher
in place. Check to make sure the pitcher is firmly locked in
place.

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Important Safeguards

Important Safeguards Continued

1. When using gas powered appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following steps.

2. Unless otherwise noted, proper fuel to oil mixture is 40:1 as
recommended by the motor manufacturer.

Before You Begin Blending

1. Read all instructions.

2. Blades are sharp. Handle them carefully.

3. The TailGator®, as with all gas powdered devices, is meant for

out door use only. Do not use the TailGator® in an enclosed
area.

4. Do not operate with damaged starter rope or choke lever or after

unit has been dropped or damaged in any way.

Operation

Operation (Continued)

3. Keep hands, utensils, or any other foreign objects out of the
pitcher, while the TailGator® is in use.

4. Avoid contact with any moving parts.

5. Make sure the pitcher assembly is firmly locked into the motor

coupling before operating the TailGator®. Always run motor
for a few seconds without pitcher in place before adding the
pitcher, containing ingredients to TailGator®.

6. Always load the pitcher with ingredients first, before placing jar

on your TailGator®.

7. When blending hot liquids, use extreme caution when placing

ingredients in, or pouring mixture out of the TailGator®.

8. Be sure the lid is securely in place before operating TailGator®.

Do not open lid while blending.

1. Always use unit on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should
be no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between unit and
surface.

2. Due to the exhaust being dispersed out of the bottom of the
TailGator®, it is recommended that the TailGator® not be
operated on any carpeted or easily marred surfaces.

Continued

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9. Turn off the TailGator® before removing the pitcher from the
Gator base.

10. Use the TailGator® only for food preparation or for blending
food substances as described in this instruction manual.

11. Do not attempt to add fuel to the fuel tank while the TailGator®
is blending.

Continued

Important Safeguards Continued

Important Safeguards Continued

General Instructions

1. Close supervision is necessary when using the TailGator®
around children.

2. Do not operate the TailGator® while under the influence
of alcohol or other substances that affect you reaction time
or perception.

3. Do not leave the TailGator® running unattended.

4.You risk personal injury or damage to the TailGator® if you
use attachments, containers, including canning or ordinary
jars, or parts other than those recommended by TailGator®.

5. Improper adjustments to the carburetor or altering the
exhaust system will void any warranty and may cause
serious damage to the motor.

6. Do not squeeze the throttle trigger beyond its stop. Breakage
may occur.

General Instructions (Continued)

8. Do not ship the TailGator® or carry or travel with the
TailGator® with any fuel in the fuel tank and/or the fuel
system. Drain the fuel tank and run the motor until the fuel
system is completely empty.

9. Do not submerge the motor assembly into water or any
other liquid.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

7.When storing the TailGator® for 30 days or more, it is
recommended that any and all fuel be drained from its fuel
tank.

Continued

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