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MODELS: 9160-02-01
GC160 HONDA
9170-03-01
EX170 SUBARU
91270-03-01
EX270 SUBARU CLASSIC
Owners Manual and Safety Instructions for
OPTIMAX BLOWER
MAN 4166180
Rev. A 04-2011
Original Language Instructions
OPERATORS / PARTS MANUAL
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm. harm. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
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LITTLE WONDER BLOWER 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 efficient operation and service. For your safety, it is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating yo
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SAFETY LITTLE WONDER BLOWER This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, Signal word definitions : rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not The signal words below are used to identify lev
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SAFETY LITTLE WONDER BLOWER MACHINE PREPARATION Operator preparation and training SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES Read the Operation & Safety – Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely Manual perform the job. Only use accessories and – If an operator or mechanic attachments approved by the manufacturer. cannot read English, it is – Be sure the area is clear of pets and people, the owner's responsibility especially young children. Never assume they to explain this material to
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LITTLE WONDER BLOWER OPERATING SAFELY INTERRUPTING OPERATION IN GENERAL - Before leaving the operator's position: – Use extra care when loading or unloading the - Park on level ground. machine into a trailer or truck. - Shut off the engine. – Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where - Stop the engine, and wait until the fan stops dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. moving: - before refueling; – Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop engine when leaving th
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LITTLE WONDER BLOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETY - When refueling or checking fuel level: - Stop the engine and allow to cool; In general - Do not smoke; - Maintain machine according to manufacturer's - Refuel outdoors only; schedule and instructions for maximum safety - Use a funnel; and best results. - Do not overfill; - Park machine on level ground. - If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors - Never allow untrained personnel to servi
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SAFETY LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in this blower are the warning labels found on the blower. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. ADVERTENCIA WARNING Antes de comenzar: -Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas. -Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Inglés. BEFORE STARTING: -Use protección ocular y auditiva. -Read and understand Operator -No haga funcionar sin los man
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open box. Remove upper handle and cardboard insert. 2. Lay box down with blower housing up. Use lower handle to roll unit out of the box. 3. Locate hardware package. 4. Install upper handle to lower handle with (4) 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 carriage bolts and (4) 3/8-16 flanged nylon insert nuts from the hardware package. Tighten the nuts securely but not so much as to crush the tube. (Figure 1) 5. If equipped with a Throttl
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CONTROLS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER (BLOWER SHOWN WITH HONDA GC160 ENGINE. OTHER ENGINES ARE SIMILAR.) SWITCH (A)-SUBARU ONLY (not shown) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON” position before starting engine. THROTTLE (B) Controls engine speed and the amount of air being blown. 91270-03-01 model has an engine mounted throttle control. Honda Shown CHOKE (C) Move to the “CHOKE” position to apply the choke. Move to the “RUN” position to remove the choke. FUEL S
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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE LITTLE WONDER BLOWER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Become familiar with the controls, how each func- tions, and what it operates. Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Keep blower air intake clear of debris for best 3 Fill the fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded performance. regular gasoline (petr
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STORAGE / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER STORAGE details. To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized To put the equipment into service after an extended fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or period of storage. carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, a furnace or water heater pilot). 1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary. Before the equipment is put into storage for any 2. Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil
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INTAKE GUARD ASSY LITTLE LITTLE WONDER WONDER FIGURE 1 BLOWER BLOWER 2 1 4 4 3 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 4166183 LABEL-INTAKE GUARD 1 2 4165218.7 ASSY-INTAKE GUARD 1 3 64123-54 BLT-HEX 5/16-18 X .75 4 4 64268-02 NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 5/16-18 6 5 64229-02 NUT 5/16-18 4 6 4165926.10 INTAKE PANEL-CENTER 1 7 64123-253 BLT-HEX 7/16-20 x 1-3/4 GR8 1 (USED ON 91270 MODELS) 64123-254 BLT-HEX 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 GR8 (USED ON 9160 AND 9170 MODELS) 8 4166730 WLDMT-FAN 7 BLADE 2.75 1
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ENGINE ASSY LITTLE WONDER FIGURE 2 BLOWER 5 10 8 7 8 19 21 16 3 15 6 19 4 16 19 11 17 1 16 18 20 12 2 20 13 12 14 11 1 9 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYL 5/16-18 6 12 64144-36 SNAP RING.625 2 2 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 4 13 4164192-01 SPACER-PDR MTL 35X1.0X.25 2 3 910916 ENGINE 5HP HONDA 1 14 4164178 AXLE 1 (USED ON 9160 MODEL) 15 4164591.10 HANDLE-LOWER 1 4165990 ENG-SUBARU EX27 1 16 64163-55 WASHER-5/16 FLAT 6 (USED ON 91270 MODEL) 17 4166399.7
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LITTLE LITTLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY WONDER WONDER FIGURE 3 BLOWER BLOWER 27 28 3 2 18 5 29 21 9 15 20 1 19 4 20 16 17 13 14 23 12 8 22 11 26 24 6 7 8 25 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 3 14 910132 HANDLE-DEFLECTOR 1 2 4166329 S-HOUSING LG BLOWER 1 15 64229-03 NUT-NYLON LOCK 3/8-16 1 (USED ON 91270 MODEL) 16 64123-252 BLT-HEX 3/8-16 X 5-1/2 1 4166328 S-HOUSING SM BLOWER 17 4165178.7 BRKT-FRT WHL 1 (USED ON 9160 & 9170 MODELS) 18 4164205 WHEEL-PNEUM
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5 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE & WARRANTY POLICY FOR GASOLINE POWERED MAXIMUM OUTPUT BLOWERS All Little Wonder Gasoline Powered Maximum Output blowers are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of FIVE YEARS from date of purchase, when used for RESIDENTIAL SERVICE, or COMMERCIAL SERVICE. Any Little Wonder Gasoline powered Maximum Output Blower or part found to be defective within the warranty period is to be returned to any registered Little Wonder dealer. Engines for
