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Part No. 830542 Form No. F021302G
Page 14 of 16
MAINTENANCE
Use only a qualified mechanic for
any adjustments, disassembly or
any kind of repair .
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, ALWAYS
TURN MACHINE OFF, MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
RECONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE,
GUARDS, BAG, CAPS AND / OR
HOSE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer
operator's instructions.
DEBRIS BAG: See page 6.
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ENGINE
When servicing engine refer to specific manufacturers engine
owner's manual. All engine warranty is covered by the specific
engine manufacturer. If your engine requires warranty or other
repair work contact your local servicing engine dealer. When
contacting a dealer for service it is a good idea to have your
engine model number available for reference. If you can not
locate a servicing dealer in your area you can contact the
manufacturers national service organization.
To reach:
Briggs & Stratton: 800-233-3723
American Honda: 800-426-7701
Inspect machine for loose bolts before starting engine.
Maximum Vacuum: See Maximum Pickup found in Operation
section on page 6. The debris Bag can be washed.
Lubrication: Using S.A.E. 30 weight oil or
equivalent. See maintenance schedule.
Grease: Wheels, Casters, and Rear Axle Bearings.
Tire air pressure: Check at regular intervals & maintain:
Rear SP 13" tires at 14 psi. (9.8 kPa).
DRIVE
Chains and Belts are normal replaceable wear items. A new
chain should not be used on worn sprockets. Sprockets
should be replaced when replacing chains.
MAINTENANCE
Brake Adjustment: As parking brake wears, the brake discs
may eventually require adjustment. To adjust belt, remove
brake guard and tighten mounting nut that connects brake arm
onto transmission. Adjust cable as required. Unit must
freewhell with brake off. DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
17.3
17.1
IMPELLER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Disconnect remote control rod from nozzle gobbler door.
3. Elevate front of machine using stable support blocks
between housing and ground so that front caster wheels
are not touching ground.
4. Remove nozzle and caster wheel brackets from the
housing.
5. Remove both the top and side belt guards between housing and
transmission.
6. Loosen wire belt guide
located on front face of engine on left side of unit between
housing and engine.
7. Slide belt toward engine, out
of belt groove in impeller hub drive pulley.
8. Remove impeller bolt and lock washer.
9. If impeller slides off freely, proceed to (step 12).
(Do not drop impeller).
10. If impeller does not slide off crankshaft, place two crowbars
between impeller and housing on opposite sides. Pry impeller
away from engine until it loosens. Using a penetrating oil can
help loosen a stuck impeller.
11. If the impeller cannot be loosened, obtain a 1” (25.4mm) longer
bolt of the same diameter and thread type as the impeller bolt.
Invert engine and impeller and support engine above ground to
prevent recoil damage. Thread longer bolt by hand into the
crankshaft until bolt bottoms. Using a suitable gear or wheel
puller against the bolt head and the impeller back-plate (near the
blades), remove impeller from shaft.
12. Slide impeller off of crank shaft and remove impeller from
housing.
13. Reinstall new impeller and all applicable spacers, new
impeller bolt and lockwasher in reverse order of removal.
(See the parts drawing on pages 8 and 9 for parts break-
down and parts list on page 10 for proper impeller bolt
torque specifications and proper spacer for Honda engine only.)
14. When impeller is installed,
slide belt into drive pulley and adjust wire belt guide as shown
on page 15 (see fig. 10 & 11).
15. Reattach nozzle and both caster brackets in reverse order
of removal.
16. Check operator's bail to
ensure that it operates properly. If not, see drive adjust
ments on page 15). Note: Drive must completely disengage
with bail released and must engage when bail is depressed
within 1.0" (25.4mm) of the operator's handle.
17. Reinstall all belt guards.
18. Reconnect spark plug wire.