Raider RD-GBV05 User Manual page 19

WARNING
Danger of fire and burn injury!
Always use extreme care when handing fuel. Fuel is highly flammable!
Never operate this blower if fuel system components are damaged or are leaking!
Never attempt to refuel the engine while it is running!
Never attempt to refuel a hot engine. Always allow the blower engine to cool before fueling!
Never smoke or light any fires near the blower or fuels!
Always transport and store fuels in an approved container!
Never place flammable material close to the engine muffler
Never operate the blower withouth a properly functioning muffler and spark arrestor installed!
Never operate the blower unless it is properly assembled and in good working condition!
Starting the machine
Warning Danger from rotating impeller. The impeller will rotate whenever the blower is operated. Never
operate this blower unless the tubes are properly installed and in good working order
Warning
The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse!
Never pull the starter cord to its full length!
Always engage the starter before cranking the engine
Important!
A two-position on-off switch located on the left of the machine handle grip controls the engine ignition
Starting procedure
1. Prime the fuel system by repeatedly depressing the fuel primer bulb until no air bubbles are
visible in the fuel discharge line.
2. Cold engine only. Choke the engine by pulling the choke control to the extended position /
choke is closed/.
3. Place the machine on the ground and hold the machine handle firmly with your right hand.
4. Pull the starter cord slowly until you feel the starter engage then start the machine by pulling
the starter cord upward rapidly. If necessary repeat two or three times until the engine starts.
When the engine starts
For maximum vacuum performance and operating life allow the engine to warm before use.
Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached/2 to 3 minutes/
As the engine warms open the choke gradually by slowly pushing the choke control in to the fully
retracted position
The machine should now be ready for use
If the engine does not start
Repeat the appropriate starting procedures for hot or cold engine. If the engine still will not start follow
the starting a flooded engine procedure below
Starting a flooded engine
Disconnect the spark plug lead and use the spark plug wrench to remove the plug in a
counterclockwise direction.
If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel clean or replace the plu as required
Clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by cranking the engine several times while the spark
plug is removed.
Install the spark plug and firmly tighten it with the spark plug wrench. Reconnect the spark plug lead
Repeat the starting procedures for warm engine.
Adjusting engine idle speed
Run the engine at idle speed until operating temperature is reached /2-3 minutes/
Use a screwdriver to adjust the engine idle speed.Turn the idle screw counterclockwise to decrease
engine idle speed
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