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Blower Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 947103 – 169cc Blower 947104 – 265cc Blower 947105 – 404cc Blower Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT return the card to Parker or go to PARTS www.parkersweeper.com. Use only Parker replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this vehicle with...
SAFETY WARNING: This machine is capable WARNING: POTENTIALLY of amputating hands and feet and HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not throwing objects. Failure to observe avoided, COULD RESULT in death or the safety instructions in the manuals serious injury. and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
07700030 Figure 2 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM INJURY OR DEATH This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Keep safety devices (guards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shields, switches, etc.) in place and/or California Air Resources Board and working.
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This product is equipped with an internal Keep the area of operation clear of all combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near persons, particularly small children, and pets. any unimproved, forest or brush covered land Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from unless the exhaust system is equipped with a the area of operation.
Replace gasoline tank cap securely and ALWAYS shut off engine and close fuel clean any spilled fuel before starting engine. shutoff valve when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Use at least two people when loading or unloading machine.
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Attach Throttle Lever Assembly Check Tire Pressure (Figure 4) CAUTION: Avoid injury! 1. Locate the hex bolt (item 2) and locking Explosive separation of tire and nut (item 3) in the literature package. rim parts is possible when they 2. Route the throttle cable up to the right are serviced incorrectly: side of the handlebar.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 5 1. Throttle Lever 2. Remote Throttle Lever 3. Recoil Starter 4. Fuel Tank and Cap 5. Choke Lever 6. Fuel Shut-off Valve 7. Oil Fill/Dipstick 8. Muffler 9. Air Cleaner 10. Direction Control Lever 11. Horizontal Air Flow Deflector 12.
OPERATION Fuel Shut-Off Valve WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST and understand the entire Safety be in the closed position prior to section before proceeding. transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: ENGINE Engine Switch Closed Position: Use this position...
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Direction Control Lever Air Flow to the Side (Figure 6) WARNING: AVOID INJURY! Stop the engine and wait for the impeller blades to stop rotating before making any adjustments to the air flow. Impeller blades will continue to rotate for a short time after the engine has been shut off.
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Horizontal Air Flow Deflector FILLING FUEL TANK To add fuel to the fuel tank: (Figure 7) 1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from WARNING: AVOID INJURY! Stop the entering fuel tank. engine and wait for the impeller 2.
GASOLINE • Do not modify the fuel system to use different fuels. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that • Never mix oil and gasoline. meets the following guidelines: NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the • Clean, fresh gasoline. engine experiences starting or performance •...
4. Thread a 5/8-11 hex bolt into the nut on Installation the end of the impeller shaft. Tighten bolt 1. Apply recommended amount of Red until the impeller is forced loose of the ® Loctite 262 or equivalent locking shaft. compound to impeller mounting bolt.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. No gas in the fuel tank. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL start. TANK on page 12). 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3.
An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products), Gravely dealer (Gravely brand products), Parker dealer (Parker brand products), or Countax dealer (Countax brand products) will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
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To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner's manual. • Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service representative of the need for warranty service. • Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.
Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
• You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact Ariens Company Technical Service Center at 1-920-756-2141.
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(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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Parker 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com www.parkersweeper.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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