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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST L L e e a a f f B B u u s s t t e e r r Front-Mount Leaf Blower Model 16Z Models covered: 16Z (3071088) Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above Manual No.
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preliminaries Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new blower will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. TRAINING engine before leaving unit. o Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure o Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manu- all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func- al and on the unit before starting.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment CHILDREN o Only authorized service locations should be utilized for major service and repair requirements. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the o Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless presence of children.
unit assembly Using proper lifting equipment, attach each of the four Caster Assemblies to blower with four 3/8-16 x 1” hex bolts, each fitted with one flat washer, inserting bolts up through caster and mounting pads, then securing with lock washers and nuts. Tighten securely.
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unit assembly Connect overflow tube to battery. Fill battery with acid (auto supply store). Place battery in box with terminals facing in. Make necessary battery cable connections with hardware supplied with battery, noting correct terminal designations (black to (-); red to (+). Place rubber weather cover and top strap over battery and secure strap with two 5/16- 18 x 1”...
unit assembly Secure each mounting pin with snapper pin. Mount remote throttle control to convenient loca- tion on rider using self-adhesive velcro patch. unit operation After reading Engine manual thoroughly and serv- icing engine as per manufacturer’s instructions, start engine. Adjust Throttle to about half after starting.
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unit breakdown & parts list GIANT IANT-VAC, I VAC, INC. PARTS L S LIST IST # #5810 '1 '16Z Z LEA LEAF F BUS BUSTER' R' Housing & ousing & M Mount ount G Group Sheet heet 1 o 1 of f 2 R0902.
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unit breakdown & parts list GI GIANT- T-VAC, INC. PART ARTS LIST #5810 '16Z 6Z LEAF F BUSTER' Engi gine ne & Impeller Grou roup She heet 2 of 2 ee Hous ousing ng & Moun ount Group R090 0902.1...
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unit breakdown & parts list Parts List # 5810 Giant-V V ac Leaf Buster - Model 16Z R0902.1 Ref # Part # Description Sheet 2 - Engine & Impeller Group 39097 Engine, 16hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 35004 Control, throttle cable - 72” (not shown) 27465 Bracket, throttle control mounting - with velcro (not shown) 31943 Screw, round head combo machine - #8-32 x 1/2”...
Any obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair, at an authorized servicing Giant-Vac dealer, or at a point designated by us, of such parts as appear to us to have been defective. All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued.
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