Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BB40 Cub Cadet
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Professional Landscaping Tools BB40 BACK P ACK BLOWER IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y DO NOT THROW A W A Y.
2 T able of Contents Content Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
4 • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high speed when not in use. • Always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when walking from one location to another. • Stop the engine for maintenance or repair.
5 Safety (continued) PROTECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT P ersonal Equipment Ear Protection - Wear ear pro- tection that offers a sufficient dampening effect. Remove your hearing protection as soon as you stop the engine, in order to hear any noises or warning sig- nals.
6 SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
7 Blower Components 1 - Spark plug 2 - Choke 3 - Starter handle 4 - Muffler 5 - Fuel tank 6 - Fuel cap 7 - Stop switch 8 - Throttle lever / control 9 - Blow tube 10 - Nozzle 11 - Air filter 12 - Shoul.
8 Assembly Instructions Section 3 Assembling the Blower Unpacking Your unit was carefully packed at the factory to prevent damage during shipment. Unpack the carton carefully: 1. Remove all contents from the carton. 2. Identify parts and check them with the list of parts in the above Carton Contents section.
9 Oil and Fuel Section 4 NOTE: This unit is equipped with a 2-stroke engine that must always run on a mixture of gas and oil. It is important to measure the quantity accurately, to ensure the correct mixing ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of oil have a great bearing on the fuel mix proportions when mixing a small amount of fuel.
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. A void accidental starting. Make sur e you are in the starting position when pulling the starter r ope. T o avoid serious injury , the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
11 Holding the Blower/Vacuum Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear.
12 Maintenance Section 6 To avoid serious personal injury , always turn your blower off and allow it to cool befor e you clean or service it. Daily Maintenance 1. Clean the unit’s exterior. 2. Check that the throttle control functions safely. 3. Check that the stop switch is functioning properly.
13 Carburetor The unit’s engine is broken in after it has run through 8-10 tanks of fuel. To ensure the engine’s peak performance, you should have your engine serviced by an authorized dealer after it has been broken in. The service technician uses a revolution counter to adjust the carburetor for optimum operating conditions.
14 Maintenance (continued) Cooling System To maintain as low of an operating temperature as possible, the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling sys- tem consists of: 1. An air intake on the starter unit. 2. Cooling fins on the flywheel.
15 ENGINE* *All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Engine Type ................................................................
MANUF ACTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified.
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