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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton Х3000 BLOWER
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Engine Maintenance............21 Containing Spilled Fluids and Proper Disposal of General Information.............. 3 Waste................21 Using Your Operator's Manual......... 3 Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester........ 22 Products Covered by This Manual........3 Checking Tire Pressures..........22 Product Identification............3 Check/Fill Transmission Oil Level........ -
Page 3: General Information
General Information Using Your Operator's Manual This manual is an important part of your unit and should remain with the unit when you sell it. Use the safety and operating information in the unit's Operator’s Manual to operate and service the unit safely and correctly. -
Page 4: Operator Safety
Operator Safety • Train operators on the unit in an open, unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator. Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of the unit, Preparation severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. -
Page 5: Using A Spark Arrester
Parking Safely • Stop the equipment and inspect the impeller if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs 1. Stop the unit on a flat, level surface and release the before resuming operations. motion control levers. The levers will automatically pivot •... -
Page 6: Avoid Tipping
Avoid Tipping unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. • Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or Checking Wheel Hardware death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. •... -
Page 7: Prevent Fires
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away • Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled with the engine running. near unit, do not attempt to start the engine but move the unit away from the area of spillage. - Page 8 The safety alert triangle signifies important cautions or warnings which MUST be followed. WARNING: Do not smoke while refueling. Do not fill tank while engine is running or while engine is hot. DANGER: Keep shields and covers in place while machine is in operation. Keep hands away from moving machinery.
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Page 9: Test The Safety Systems
Test the Safety Systems The safety alert triangle signifies important cautions or warnings which MUST be followed. The safety systems installed on your unit should be tested before each use. Be sure you have read this manual and are completely familiar with the operation of the unit before DANGER/WARNING: Do not operate this equipment performing these safety system checks. - Page 10 1. Stop the unit on a 17° slope (30% grade) (A, Figure 4) facing downhill. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. 2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill. Result: The parking brake must hold the unit stationary. (Unit should move no more than 24 in.
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Page 11: Features And Controls
Features and Controls O. Throttle Control Control Functions and Locations The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and blowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks, see the Operation section. - Page 12 B. DISENGAGED - pressing the levers down and in will to release the parking brake. C. Parking Brake Symbol The motion control levers must be in the ENGAGED position for starting, parking, or any other time when the unit is in motion with an operator present at the controls. The motion control levers must be pressed down into the DISENGAGED position before they can be moved from the NEUTRAL position.
- Page 13 Deflector Control The deflector control adjusts the air pattern by starting and stopping an air stream. See Using the Blower and Deflector Controls for operational instructions. A. OPEN the LEFT deflector. B. OPEN the CENTER deflector. C. OPEN the RIGHT deflector. D. CLOSE ALL deflectors.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine WARNING Before First Time Operation Read the operator's manual before attempting to • Be sure to read all information in the Operator Safety and operate this unit. Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. • If you do not understand how a specific control •... - Page 15 Figure 7 depicts the NEUTRAL position. For a gentle right turn, push the left motion control lever further forward than the right motion control lever. Figure 8 depicts the FORWARD travel position. The travel speed depends on how far forward the motion control levers are pushed.
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Page 16: Using The Blower And Deflector Controls
Using the Blower and Deflector Controls When the deflector control is moved BACKWARDS, all deflectors CLOSE. Dual Deflector System (Left Deflector) CAUTION Avoid injury and property damage! DO NOT position The rear deflector (A, Figure 15) is controlled by the deflector discharge where it will blow debris towards people, vehicles, motor (B). -
Page 17: Storage
outwards and engage the parking brake. Close the deflectors, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove WARNING the key. Never store the unit, with gasoline in engine or fuel tank, 2. Locate the control cable (A, Figure 16) on the rear of the in a heated shelter or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated unit by the hydraulic oil tanks (B). There is one control enclosures. - Page 18 Note: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extended periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carburetor and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condition, add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes, or drain all fuel from the unit before placing it in storage.
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Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter. UNIT MAINTENANCE Break-In (After First 10 Hours) Check hydraulic fluid level. -
Page 20: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedures If filter is dirty or clogged, replace as follows: 1. Turn the fuel shut off valve (A, Figure 17) to OFF. Before Maintaining Your Unit Units Equipped with Electronic Fuel Injected Engines: If electric welding on vehicle, remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal, and disconnect the ECM electrical connector(s). -
Page 21: Clean The Engine Compartment Area With Pressurized Air And Water
13. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil. Clean the Engine Compartment Area with Pressurized Air and Water 4. Open the oil drain valve (C) fully. Pressurized air and/or water can cause debris and/or hot 5. Allow oil to drain into an oil drain pan. water to be blown out. -
Page 22: Inspect Muffler And Spark Arrester
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts. WARNING Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts or fire could result. - Page 23 5. Position both hydraulic bypass valves in the bypass position. CAUTION 10. Remove the oil filter from the transaxle. Dispose of used Skid plate is heavy. filter properly. 11. Remove the drain plug (C) from the transaxle. Allow all 6. Position a jack underneath the skid plate (B) to support fluid to drain.
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Page 24: Purging The Air From The Hydraulic System
24. Perform the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic System 1. Stop the unit on a flat, level surface and release the Procedure. motion control levers. The levers will automatically pivot outwards and engage the parking brake. Close the Purging the Air from the Hydraulic deflectors, turn the ignition switch to OFF, and remove System the key. -
Page 25: Service Parking Brake
7. Install the new belt so that the V-side of the belt goes into the pulley grooves of the engine drive pulley and the left hand side transaxle pulley. 8. Place a 3/4" wrench on the nut of the adjustable idler pulley and rotate the idler arm in a direction that stretches the tension spring. -
Page 26: Neutral Adjustment
6. There should be exactly 1/16" between the control levers and the handle bar. If the distance is great than 1/16" or the handles touch the handle bar then adjustment is needed. 7. There are adjusters (C) located by the transaxles on the back of the unit, just below the gas tank on the left and right side of the unit. - Page 27 Charging a Completely Discharged Battery WARNING • Do NOT charge battery with key switch ON. • Never use a quick battery charger to start engine. • Always disconnect negative (-) battery cable before charging battery, 1. Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe during the charging operation.
- Page 28 11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the discharged battery first and then disconnect the opposite WARNING end from the booster battery. Any procedure other than the preceding could result in: 12. Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the battery vent caps.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting While normal care and regular maintenance will extend the life of your equipment, prolonged or constant use may eventually require that service be performed to allow it to continue to operating properly. This troubleshooting guide lists the most common problems, their causes, and remedies. Troubleshooting the Unit FAILURE MODE CAUSE OF PROBLEM... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting The Blower
FAILURE MODE CAUSE OF PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Belt is stretched or worn. Replace belt. Belt tension is too loose. If belt has already been replaced with new belt, then replace tension spring. Parking brake will not hold. Brake is incorrectly adjusted. See authorized service dealer. -
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Inflation Pressure 22 psi (1,5 bar) Front Wheels Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. Tire Size 11 X 4 - 5 ENGINE Inflation Pressure 40 - 46 psi (2,8 - 3,2 bar) For complete engine specifications see the engine TRANSMISSIONS manufacturer's operator's manual included with your unit. -
Page 32: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement BRIGGS & STRATTON WARRANTY POLICY (April 2021) LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. - Page 33 brake pads) are not covered by warranty due to wear characteristics alone, unless the cause is due to defects in material or workmanship. Stale or Unapproved Fuel - In order to function correctly, this product requires fresh fuel that conforms to the criteria specified in the Operator's Manual.
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