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The Powerful QUIET BLOW® BLOWER
Operator Owner's Manual
Push Model Self Propelled Model
QB1601 QB1601SP
2 ACCESSORIES
3
Specifications
QB1601 QB1601SP
GUST ADJUSTER KIT
P/N 400685 Increases
Engine: HP(kW) 16 H.P. (11.93 kW) 16 H.P. (11.93 kW)
blowing distance and
Engine: Type B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV B & S VANGUARD - TWIN OHV
blowing control. Engine: Fuel cap. 9 qt. (8.5
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5 IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL & EN- GINE MANUAL.” THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 21. DO NOT touch hot muffler, cylinder, or 13. DO NOT tamper with governor springs,
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9 GENERAL SAFETY For your safety and the safety of others, these directions should be followed: Do not operate this machine without first reading owner's manual and engine manufacturer's manual. Use of Ear Protection is recommended while operating this machine. ·DO NOT direct exhaust outlet toward any bystanders. Use of Eye and breathing protection is recom- ·DO NOT operate this equipment without first inspecting work area. mended when using this machine, especially in ·DO NOT o
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830237 PARTS BAG & LITERATURE ASSY P/N 400983 12 13 CONTROLS Literature Checklist Throttle Owner's Manual Clamp Cable 1" Control 156 Check 900813 Qty. 4 Owner's Manual 430149 Start Check Literature position Literature STOP QB 1601 QB1601 SLOW Accessories Accessories 400909 Briggs Vanguard Units have a choke type Check Warranty carburetor that is Card operated using Warranty 400972 choke lever on Card side of engine. FAST Stop Check EU Declaration position of Conformity & EU Distributor EU D
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10 ASSEMBLY Exhaust door control Stop switch bracket Jam nut Mounting hardware Handle mounting hardware Stop switch grounding wire Fig. 7 Fig. 6 Exhaust door Exhaust Door pivot rod Control Jam nut Clutch Brake Clutch cable Deflector screws Brake cable Jam nut Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Part No. 430149 Page 5 of 16 Form No. F121903A
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16 OPERATION INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for cleaning OPTIONAL GUST ADJUSTER KIT increases blowing outdoor surfaces, where the debris can be effectively distance and blowing control. ( can be purchased blown into a consolidated area for convenient pickup and separately, see page 1 for optional accessories). removal. Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check Deflectors adjusted upward increases air volume and
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16 OPERATION continued 16.6 PROPULSION self propelled only PROPULSION: QB1601 self-propelled blowers are equipped with 5 forward gears, neutral and reverse. (see TABLE 1 below) With the engine running, and the bail in released position Bail select desired drive gear.(see Fig. 4) Pull bail against handle Released to automatically release brake and engage drive (see Fig. 5). Smoothly engage the bail. Use good judgement when operating the self propelled drive. Fifth gear is a fast walking speed
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18 PARTS DRAWING QB1601, QB1601SP Page 8 of 16 Part No. 430149 Form No. F121903A
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18 PARTS DRAWING QB1601, QB1601SP Part No. 430149 Page 9 of 16 Form No. F121903A
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Item PARTS Continued QB1601 QTY QB1601SP QTY 19 Description No. LIST 1 ENGINE 16 HP VANGUARD 811057 1 811057 1 2 3 GRILL SCROLL W. A. 400652 1 400652 1 4 FRAME FRONT WHEEL W.A. 400656 1 400656 1 5 SCREW CAP 1/4-20 x 2-1/4” *8041011 1 *8041011 3 6 NUT LOCK 1/4-20 *8160001 1 *8160001 6 7 WASHER FLAT 5/16 SAE *8172008 4 *8172008 7 8 NUT LOCK 5/16-18 *8160002 16 *8160002 28 9 CONTROL THROTTLE 850270 1 850270 1 10 11 12 GUARD MUFFLER 811058 1 811058 1 14 IMPELLER ASSY QB1601 400720 1 430107 1 15 KEY
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Item PARTS Continued QB1601 QTY QB1601SP QTY 19 Description LIST No. 100 LABEL OIL CHAIN - - 830502 1 101 LABEL SHIFT - - 830237 1 102 WHEEL TIRE ASSY 16” 850147 2 - - WHEEL & TIRE ASSY 16” SP - - 850229 2 103 104 WASHER LOCK 1/4 SPLIT 8177010 12 8177010 15 105 GUARD CLUTCH QB1601SP - - 430145 1 106 GUARD MANIFOLD 811059 1 811059 1 107 SPACER WHEEL 800421 6 800421 2 108 AXLE REAR PUSH 400770 1 - - 109PULLEY IDLER--800260 1 110 LABEL READ OWNERS MANUAL 890301 1 890301 1 111 HANDLE UPPER ASSY W/G
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Item PARTS * Denotes Continued QB1601 QTY QB1601SP QTY Description 19 LIST No. standard hardware item 170 SCREW CAP 5/16-18 x 1” GR. 5 400912 4 400912 4 that may be 171 purchased 172 LABEL WARNING OPEI 400424 1 400424 1 locally. 173 LABEL DANGER FLYING MATERIAL 810736 1 810736 1 174 LABEL EAR EYE BREATHING 890254 1 890254 1 175 LABEL DO NOT FILL WHEN ENGINE IS HOT 400268 1 400268 1 176 SCREW MACH. #10-24 x 1 1/2 *8059145 1 *8059145 1 177 178 WASHER LOCK 1/4 SPLIT - - *8041029 2 Page 12 of 16 Par
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17 MAINTENANCE 17.1 IMPELLER REMOVAL continued Use only a qualified mechanic for any adjustments, disassembly or any kind of repair . 12. (Self propelled models only) When impeller is installed, slide belt into drive pulley. 13. Reattach front intake plate and front wheel bracket WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS in reverse order of removal. TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 14. (Self propelled models only) Check operator's bail to ensure that
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17 MAINTENANCE continued Clear intake screens on housing and engine throughout use. Belt Adjustment: As V-belt wears, adjustments may be Inspect machine for loose bolts before starting engine. required to maintain proper clutch engagement. Adjust by Lubrication: Using S.A.E. 30 weight oil or tightening or by loosening clutch cable adjusting nut as equivalent. See maintenance schedule. required, located on operators left near the face of the engine Chain: See SP section below. (See fig. 10).
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DRIVE continued 17.3 Chain tensioner bolt Chain tensioner bolt Jam nut Jam nut Bearing Bolt Bearing Bolt Fig. 11 17.5 STOP SWITCH & WIRING DIAGRAM Stop Switch (Item 118) on engine (push) or on handle (SP) Spark Plug Spark Plug Fig. 12 Part No. 430149 Page 15 of 16 Form No. F121903A
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Before Requesting Service Review These Suggestions 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Poor air performance Air intake or exhaust clogged. Clear clog. Machine is difficult to maneuver. Low tire air pressure. Inflate front and rear tires to correct pressure. (See tire pressures on page 14.) Abnormal vibration Loose or out of balance impeller or loose Check impeller and replace if required. Check engine. Engine. Engine will not start Stop switches off. Choke lever not in on Check s
