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Hurricane BLO-VAC 36 Operator's Manual

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Commercial Debris Blower/Vacuum
Operator's Manual
Model 36
New for 2010
Patents Pending
September 19, 2009
Hurricane Inc.
Muskegon, Michigan

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  • Page 1 Commercial Debris Blower/Vacuum Operator’s Manual Model 36 New for 2010 Patents Pending September 19, 2009 Hurricane Inc. Muskegon, Michigan...

  • Page 3: Record Identification Numbers

    Model Number:______________________________________________ Specification:________________________________________________ Serial Number:_______________________________________________ Register this infomation with Hurricane Inc. by email at register@hurricaneblovac.com, be sure to include your contact information as well as the above data for warranty and service bulletins. Above information can be found on this...

  • Page 5: Special Messages

    Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly. This owners manual explains the features and promotes the safe use of this machine.

  • Page 6: Operator Training Required

    SAFETY Operator Training Required • Read the operator’s manual and other training material. If the operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. This publication is available in other languages. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
  • Page 7 SAFETY Operating Safely • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides.

  • Page 8: Using A Spark Arrestor

    SAFETY Using a Spark Arrestor The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state laws.

  • Page 9: Protect Children

    SAFETY Protect Children • Death or serious injury can occur when young children associate having fun with a lawn equipment simply because someone has given them a ride on a machine. • Children are attracted to lawn equipment and activities. They don’t understand the dangers or the fact that the operator is unaware of their presence.

  • Page 10: Keep Riders Off

    SAFETY Avoid Tipping • Use extra care while operating machine with attachments, they can affect stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes. • Do not blow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge caves in.

  • Page 11: Wear Appropriate Clothing

    SAFETY Wear Appropriate Clothing • Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side shields, and a hard hat when operating the machine. • Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate for the job. • While blowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

  • Page 12: Prevent Fires

    SAFETY Maintenance and Storage • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially impeller attachment bolts, to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. •...

  • Page 13: Handling Waste Product And Chemicals

    SAFETY Handling Fuel Safely • Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide adequate ventilation. •...

  • Page 14: Operator Station Controls

    OPERATING Operator Station Controls • Let take a moment to familiarize you with the controls on the dash. A clear understanding of the operation and function of each control is essential to the safe and productive use of this machine. Parking Brake •...
  • Page 15 OPERATING Operator Station Controls • Handle Bar • Left Wheel Hydrostat • Right Wheel Hydrostat Control Control • Reverse Handle Bar • Oil Alert • Tach/Hour • Fuel Fill & Meter Fuel Cap • Ignition w/Guage Key Switch • Throttle Control •...

  • Page 16: Misc. Controls And Checks

    OPERATING Misc. Controls and Checks Step onto the operator platform, disengage parking brake, grasp the handle bar to operate the machine. Engage parking brake before stepping off the Hydraulic Oil expansion tank and filler machine. (Fill to bottom line when cold.) Hydraulic Reservoir &...
  • Page 17 OPERATING Misc. Controls and checks Underside view of machine • Hydraulic Pumps Change hydraulic oil Pump Drain plugs every 400 hours. • Hydraulic Oil Filters One on each pump. Change every 400 hours • Remove Filter Guard bolts to access filter for service.

  • Page 18: Testing The Safety Systems

    OPERATING Testing the safety systems The safety systems installed on your machine should be tested before each machine use. Be sure you have read this manual and are completely familiar with the operation of the machine before performing these safety system checks.

  • Page 19: Testing The Parking Brake

    OPERATING Testing the safety systems Testing Operator Presence Neutral Switches (Run kill) 1. Engage parking brake. 2. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position. 3. Start engine. Idle engine. 4. Disengage parking brake. 5. Move motion control levers slightly forward, slower than walking speed. 6.

  • Page 20: Choke Lever

    OPERATING Using the Throttle and Choke Choke Lever Throttle Lever Starting Using the Throttle and Choke • Push choke lever forward to the closed position. • Move throttle lever to the half fast position when starting and warming the engine. •...

  • Page 21: Filling Fuel Tank

    OPERATING Filling Fuel Tank CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: • Shut engine off before filling fuel tank. • Do not smoke while handling fuel. • Keep fuel away from flames or sparks. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area. •...

  • Page 22: Using The Hydrostatic Motion Controls

    OPERATING Using the Hydrostatic motion controls CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn the proper use of the motion control levers and practice at low throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine. Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly.
  • Page 23 OPERATING Using the Hydrostatic motion controls  This is the reverse travel position. The travel speed is dependant on how far rearward the controls are pulled.  For a gentle left turn, Push the right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever. ...

  • Page 24: Using The Blower And The Deflector Controls

    OPERATING Using the Blower and the Deflector controls CAUTION: Avoid injury and property damage! DO NOT position discharge where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles, buildings or other objects in vicinity. Flying debris may damage, harm, or cause injury to people or objects in air flow range. Keep a safe distance between two or more operators and machines when working together in the same areas.
  • Page 25 OPERATING Using the Blower and the Deflector controls These photos show the Deflectors in both the closed and open positions. <Front Open Closed Note: The deflectors can be set in any position between open and closed. Tip: The photo with the deflectors open is a ideal setting for blowing heavy leaves and debris.

  • Page 26: Service Intervals

    SERVICE Service Intervals Use the following schedule to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Break-In (After First 10 Hours) • Change engine oil and filter. • Check hydraulic fluid level. • Check and adjust park brake. • Check wheel lug nut torque. •...

  • Page 27: Service Engine

    SERVICE Service Engine Servicing Engine See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for engine service information. Engine Oil Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. See engine manufactures manual for the oil specifications.
  • Page 28 SERVICE Service Engine Checking Engine Oil Level 1. Park machine safely. 2. Check when engine is cool before use or allow engine to cool. 3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase. 4. Remove dipstick. Wipe with a clean cloth. 5.
  • Page 29 SERVICE Service Engine Changing Engine Oil and Filter 5. Open oil drain valve fully. 6. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan. 7. After oil drains, securely tighten oil drain valve. Oil filter IMPORTANT: Make sure engine and exhaust system is cool before proceeding.
  • Page 30 SERVICE Service Engine Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler and Checking Air Filter Cleaning the engine oil cooler Keep engine oil cooler fins clear of debris to ensure proper cooling. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure. Checking Air Filter Elements IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element:...
  • Page 31 SERVICE Service Engine Replacing Fuel Filter CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: • Shut off engine before servicing. • Cool engine before servicing. • Work in a well-ventilated area. • Do not smoke while handling fuel. • Keep fuel away from flames or sparks. •...
  • Page 32 SERVICE Service Engine Checking Engine Cooling Intake and Fan IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can cause engine damage due to overheating. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris to fly a long distance. Clear work area of bystanders. Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning purposes.

  • Page 33: Service Hydraulics

    SERVICE Service Hydraulics Hydraulic Oil Use only Mobil-1 synthetic 15W-50 oil or equivalent. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Full Cold line Hydraulic Oil tank and fill CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
  • Page 34 SERVICE Service Hydraulics Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filters, ZT-3100 The transaxles are designed with an external filter for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant fluid quality levels and longer life, an initial oil and filter change at 75 hours, then every 400 hours thereafter. The following procedure can be performed with the transaxles installed in the machine, and the machine on level ground.
  • Page 35 SERVICE Service Hydraulics Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filters, ZT-3100 Purge port plug located on the top of the pumps 15. Torque the purge port plugs to 180 in. lbs. 16. Continue to fill the transaxles through the expansion tank until the “Full Cold”...
  • Page 36 SERVICE Service Hydraulics Changing Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Use this proceedure to change out a worn or damaged drive belt. 1. Park machine safely. Remove key. 2. Allow machine to cool. 3. Remove belt guard. 4. Using a 3/4” boxed end wrench on the idler pulley bolt, pull against tensioner pulley spring to gain slack in belt.
  • Page 37 SERVICE Service Impeller Changing Impeller 1. Park machine safely. Remove key. 2. Allow machine to cool. 3. Take off the front safety cover by removing the keeper pin and rotating cover counterclockwise and pulling cover straight out of opening. Cover mounting ring Front cover Keeper pin...

  • Page 38: Service Brakes

    SERVICE Service Brakes Adjusting the Parking Brake It should not be necessary to adjust the transaxle parking brakes over the life of the machine. In the event that the transaxle parking brake does not hold per specifications, the parking brake can be adjusted. Brake engage adjustment nut Brake release adjusting nut...

  • Page 39: Service Motion Controls

    SERVICE Service Motion Controls Adjusting the Motion Controls 1. Park machine safely. Stop engine. 2. Chock wheels. Release parking brake. 3. Move both motion controls toward the handle bar full forward. 4. There should be exactly 1/16” between the motion controls and the handle bar.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Motion Controls Neutral Center

    SERVICE Service Motion Controls Adjusting Motion Controls Neutral Center 1. Park machine safely, block front casters, engage parking brake. 2. Raise the rear of the machine, use jack stands or blocking under the chassis for saftey. This proceedure requires working on and running machine while on blocks, so make sure the machine is securely blocked.
  • Page 41 SERVICE Service Motion Controls Adjusting Reverse Speed CAUTION: Avoid injury! Setting the reverse speed too fast may render machine uncontrollable. This proceedure is meant to provide the owner a way to set a safe, controlled maximum reverse speed and adjust the reverse tracking. 1.

  • Page 42: Service Tires

    SERVICE Service Tires Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels Removing: 1. Park machine safely. 2. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under operator foot pad, placing blocking under the side where tire is being removed. 3. Remove the 4 wheel lug nuts. 4.

  • Page 43: Service Electrical

    SERVICE Service Electrical Replacing Fuse IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Help prevent machine electrical damage. Make sure replacement fuse is the correct rating. 1. Park machine safely. 2. Set parking brake. 3. Locate the fuse holder on the engine above the battery. Fuse holder 4.
  • Page 44 SERVICE Service Electrical Removing and Installing Battery CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns: • Wear eye protection and gloves. • Keep skin protected. • If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately. •...

  • Page 45: Using Booster Battery Or Jump Starting

    SERVICE Service Electrical Using Booster Battery or Jump Starting CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode : • Do not smoke or have open flame near battery. • Wear eye protection and gloves. •...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Using the Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for trouble- shooting or see your authorized service center. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your authorized service center.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Engine • Carburetion problems. See your Engine will not slow idle authorized service center. • Bent or kinked throttle cable. • Bent governor control. • Incorrect governor idle control. Engine runs rough or stalls • Plugged fuel filter. •...
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Engine • Throttle lever should be at low idle for Engine backfires through thirty seconds before turning off muffler machine. • Improper type of fuel. High fuel consumption • Plugged air intake system. • Improper valve clearance. See your authorized service center.
  • Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart Hydraulics Machine will not move with • Parking brake engaged. • Transmission oil level low. engine running • Transmission oil cold. Allow machine to warm up. • Pump drive belt slipping or broken. • Pump free-wheel valves open. •...

  • Page 50: Storing Machine Safety

    STORAGE Storing Machine Safety CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: • Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. •...
  • Page 51 STORAGE Storing Machine Safety Engine storage: 1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm. 2. Service air filter if necessary. 3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen. 4. Remove spark plugs. Put 1 oz of clean engine oil in cylinders. Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark plug wires.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Engine Kohler Command Pro 27hp See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for engine specifications. Drivetrain Type......... .Dual Hydrostatic Transaxles.
  • Page 53 INDEX SAFETY ......................2-10 OPERATOR CONTROLS................11-14 TESTING SAFETY SYSTEMS ..............15-16 STARTING ......................17 FUELING ......................18 OPERATING ....................19-20 BLOWER ......................21-22 SERVICE INTERVALS ..................23 SERVICE ENGINE ..................24-29 SERVICE HYDRAULICS ................30-32 SERVICE BELT ......................33 SERVICE BRAKES ....................35 SERVICE CONTROLS ..................36-38 SERVICE TIRES .....................39 SERVICE ELECTRICAL .................40-42 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................43-46 STORAGE ......................47-48 SPECIFICATIONS....................49...

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