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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
BLOWER IMPORTANT MESSAGE On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder Gasoline Powered Optimax Blower. This professional blower was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service.
SAFETY LITTLE WONDER BLOWER This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, Signal word definitions rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not...
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LITTLE SAFETY WONDER BLOWER MACHINE PREPARATION Operator preparation and training SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES Read the Operation & Safety – Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely Manual perform the job. Only use accessories and – If an operator or mechanic attachments approved by the manufacturer.
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LITTLE SAFETY WONDER BLOWER OPERATING SAFELY INTERRUPTING OPERATION IN GENERAL Before leaving the operator's position: – Use extra care when loading or unloading the - Park on level ground. - Release the traction drive bail. machine into a trailer or truck. - Shut off the engine.
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LITTLE SAFETY WONDER BLOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETY When refueling or checking fuel level: - Stop the engine and allow to cool; In general - Do not smoke; Maintain machine according to manufacturer's - Refuel outdoors only; schedule and instructions for maximum safety - Use a funnel;...
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SAFETY LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SAFETY DECALS An important part of the safety system incorporated in this blower are the warning labels found on the blower. Replace labels if damaged or illegible. WARNING ADVERTENCIA Antes de comenzar: -Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open box. Remove upper handle and cardboard insert. 2. Cut the back of the box open. Use lower handle to roll unit out of the box. 3. Locate hardware package. 4. Install upper handle to lower handle with (4) 3/8-16 x 1-34 carriage bolts and (4) 3/8-16 flanged nylon insert nuts from the hardware package.
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER 8. Move the deflector control lever to the front of the slot. Adjust the jam nuts on the cable fitting so the deflector is completely closed. Lock the nuts against the bracket when the adjustment is correct. 9.
LITTLE CONTROLS WONDER BLOWER SWITCH (A) Move to the “OFF” position to stop the engine. Move to the “ON” position before starting engine. THROTTLE (B) Controls engine speed and the amount of air being blown. CHOKE (C) Move to the “CHOKE” position to apply the choke. Move to the “RUN”...
LITTLE OPERATION WONDER BLOWER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE easily if it is moved while the clutch bail is released, particularly if going from forward to reverse. 1. Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual. Become familiar with the controls, how each func- Curbs may be climbed by backing up the curb at an tions, and what it operates.
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MAINTENANCE LITTLE WONDER BLOWER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Lubricate chains every 40 hours or weekly, whichever comes first. Use a teflon containing chain lubricant Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before such as bicycle chain lube that does not attract performing any maintenance.
LITTLE ADJUSTMENTS WONDER BLOWER DEFLECTOR LEVER DEFLECTOR CHAIN If the horizontal deflector door during operation, tighten the deflector lever pivot bolt to increase the tension on The sprocket needs to be installed on the deflec- the friction washers. just enough to keep the deflec- tor as shown.
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ADJUSTMENTS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER If the wheel drive chain becomes too slack, the tension SPEED / DIRECTION CONTROL LEVER If the speed/direction control lever moves during opera- needs to be increased or it can run off the sprockets. tions, tighten the s pivot bolt just enough to increase the To adjust the tension, tip the machine to the right until tension on the friction washers to keep in place.
LITTLE BELT REPLACEMENT WONDER BLOWER ENGINE- DRIVE DISC BELT 1ST STAGE REDUCTION BELT 1. Remove front cover and fan from blower. Figure 2 2. Move the deflector control lever all the way back. 1. Remove the wheel chain covers and wheel chains. Disconnect the deflector return spring from the 2.
CHAIN REPLACEMENT LITTLE WONDER BLOWER DIFFERENTIAL CHAIN WHEEL CHAINS If there is no more adjustment, the wheel chains need to be replaced. (Figure 3) If this chain is worn or becomes too slack it must be replaced. There is no adjustment. NOTE: Wheel chains need to be replaced in pairs to keep the adjustment even from one side to the other.
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LITTLE DRIVEN DISC / DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT WONDER BLOWER DRIVEN DISC REPLACEMENT DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT Figure 4 1. Disconnect the clutch cable at the clutch bail. If 1. If the shafts are removed or the differential needs necessary the bail may be squeezed together to to be replaced, the equivalent of one or two remove it from the handle to get enough slack.
LITTLE STORAGE / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS WONDER BLOWER STORAGE To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized To put the equipment into service after an extended fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or period of storage. carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, 1.
INTAKE GUARD ASSY LITTLE WONDER FIGURE 1 BLOWER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4163427 PLUG-FAN 7/16 X 1 4166183 LABEL-INTAKE GUARD (USED ON 9270 MODELS) 4165218.7 ASSY-GUARD INTAKE 4163424 PLUG-FAN 3/8 X 1.0 64123-54 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X.75 (USED ON 9390 AND 9400 MODELS) 64123-69 BLT-5/16-18 X 1 1/2 4166437...
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HANDLE ASSY LITTLE WONDER FIGURE 2 BLOWER ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4166779 S-HANDLEUPPER W/ GRIP 4164632 GRIP-1-1/4 X 14 4167557.10 HANDLE-BLOWER LOWER 64123-12 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X2-1/2 (USED ON 9270,9390, 9400 MODELS) 4165987 GRIP-1/4X1X5 4164591.10 HANDLE-BLOWER 9570 MODEL 4166617 CABLE-PRE DEFLECTOR, SP (USED ON 9570 MODEL)
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LITTLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY WONDER FIGURE 3 BLOWER USED ON 9570 MODEL ONLY 45 44 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 4167853 LABEL-9270 SUB SP 4166820 S-HOUSING SP BLOWER 4167854 LABEL-9270 HON SP 4166187 LABEL-BLOWER SIDE 4167855 LABEL-9390 HON SP 4167369...
LITTLE WONDER will repair or replace, at its option, any part or parts of the product found to be defective in ma- terial or workmanship during the warranty period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or labor.
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