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Operator’s Manual
YM320BV
2-Cycle Gas
Mulching Blower/Vacuum
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
769-06279 P00 02/11
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 understand operating instruct
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by Failure to obey a DANGER: themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or safety warning will warnings they give are not substitutes for proper result in serious injury to yourself or to accident prevention measures. others. Always follow the safety p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION � Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in � Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get place. extremely hot from operation. When turned off they � Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Wipe remain hot for a short time. up any spilled fuel from the unit immediately before � Do not operate the engine faster than the speed starting the unit. Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) needed to do the job. Do not run the engine at high fr
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS � Never point the blower in the direction of people or � Always disconnect the spark plug before performing pets, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the maintenance or accessing movable parts. blowing debris away from people, animals, and � Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near building where fumes may reach an open flame (pilot solid obje
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION � SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS � This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING � SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL � THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other WARNING: Keep clear of
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KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION Throttle Control As a blower: � Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, Starter Rope patios, around walls, fences and more Grip As a vacuum: � Picking up leaves and other light debris Fuel Cap Blower Tube On/Off Stop Control Blower Outlet Assembled as a Blower Spark Plug Blue Choke Control Rear Handle TOOLS REQUIRED: � Flat blade screwdriver Front Handle Vacuum Door Vacuum Primer Bag Hook Bulb Vacuum Muffler Tube Vacuum Bag Zipper Air filter/muffler cover Assembl
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING UNIT AS A BLOWER ASSEMBLING UNIT AS A VACUUM Blower Tube Assembly To assemble the unit as a vacuum, begin by removing the blower tube. Refer to the previous section. To prevent serious Vacuum Tube Assembly WARNING: personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop To prevent serious before attaching or removing tubes. WARNING: personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes. To prevent serious WARNI
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Insert a flat head screwdriver into the slot at the Installing the Vacuum Bag lower end of the vacuum door. Make contact with 7. Install the vacuum bag tube over the blower outlet the vacuum door locking clip and push inward and and push it on until both tabs snap into place (Fig. 6). upwards (Fig. 4). Then pull the vacuum door and Position the bag so its interior elbow slants hold it open. downward. Vacuum Door Slot Locking Clip Fig. 4 Tabs Elbow Vacuum Bag Hook 5. Whil
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS Attach Here for Blowing To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, never attempt to start the unit when Attach Here for Vacuuming standing with the unit clipped to the shoulder strap. Always follow the starting procedures as described in the Starting/ Stopping Instructions section. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 7). Fig. 8 4. While standin
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. NOTE:
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle Control Operate this unit only in a WARNING: Idle Fast well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12 and 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard On/Off Stop Control area while starting
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS � Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM washed cars, and blow debris safely away. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. Check for the following: � Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream � Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, can work close to the ground. safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, � Clean up after using blowers and other equipment. gloves, long pants and l
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING AS A VACUUM When the upper and WARNING: lower vacuum tubes To prevent serious are removed, make sure the vacuum door is WARNING: personal injury or snapped closed and secured before using damage to the unit, always install vacuum the unit, to avoid injury from the impeller. tubes, vacuum bag and make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed 1. Remove the bag from the vacuum bag hook. when operating this unit as a vacuum. 2. While wearing eye protection and
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to any non-road To prevent serious WARNING: engine repair establishment, individual or injury, never perform authorized service dealer. maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG ® Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug, or equivalent. The The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 19). correct air gap is 0.025 inch (0.635 mm). 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug. unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. 2. C
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS STORAGE CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER � Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an To avoid serious open flame or spark. WARNING: personal injury, be � Allow the engine to cool before storing. sure the unit is off before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it. � Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage. To avoid serious � Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. WARNING: personal injury, � Store the unit out of t
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE ACTION ENGINE WILL NOT START Choke control is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with the choke lever in Position 3 Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixt
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SPECIFICATIONS UNIT* Engine Type........................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement.............................................................................................................................................. 31 cc (1.9 cu. in) Vacuum Operating RPM..................................................................................................................
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, used in the United States, its possessions and territories. applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other MTD warrants this product against defects in material and express warranty
