Maintenance Schedule - Tempest Direct-Drive Operation Manual

Maintenance Procedures Continued
Figure 4.7
6. Carefully turn the blade and check for clearance between the blade and shroud. Con-
firm that the blade is free to rotate without hitting other parts.
7. Reinstall the front grill and test the blower.
8. If you have any trouble removing or installing the blade on your blower, contact the
factory for assistance at 1.800.346.2143.

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4. Slide the blade onto the bushing/hub assembly and
5. Tighten the cap screws progressively with a wrench.
EVERY USE
- CHECK ENGINE OIL
- INSPECT BLOWER FOR DAMAGE AND FIX IF ANY
NEW BLOWER - FIRST THREE HOURS
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL
- TENSION BELT(S)
EVERY MONTH OR 10 HOURS
- CLEAN AIR FILTER
EVERY MONTH OR 25 HOURS
- TENSION BELTS
- INSPECT & CLEAN ENGINE HOUSING
- TIGHTEN/REPLACE ANY LOOSE OR MISSING PARTS
EVERY MONTH OR 50 HOURS
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL
EVERY MONTH OR 100 HOURS
- REPLACE BELT(S)
- INSPECT & CLEAN SPARK PLUG
insert the three screws through the blade and turn
evenly but do not tighten. Make sure blade is in line
with hub then tighten screws (Figure 4.7). Locate
the blade and bushing so that the blade tips do not
hit the rear grill eyelets. On some models the blade
and bushing may be in beyond or out away from the
end of the shaft up to ¼" but no further. This is nece-
ssary for proper blade clearance.
Tighten each cap screw partial turns successively
until both are tight. Final tightening should be done
with torque wrench with the torque set at 7.5 ft.
lbs. for each screw. Over tightening will cause the cap
screws to break or crack the blade. (Figure 4.7)