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Electric Start Capable
4-Stroke Handheld Blower
R4HB
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.
769-10071 / 00
Operator's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Oil and Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICE
DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or
maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department
at 1300 951 594. Additional information about the unit can be found
on our website: www.rovermowers.com.au.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain
a list of authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit,
both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed
by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright© 2014 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.
07/14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Know Your Unit ........5 R4HB Specifications . -
Page 2: Safety
SAFETY SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. - Page 3 • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. BLOWER SAFETY Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well • Do not insert anything into the air openings or blower tubes. Do ventilated outdoor area.
- Page 4 • SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS • This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING •...
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Page 5: Know Your Unit
KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS • Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more Handle Throttle ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED: Control • Flat-head Screwdriver On/Off Switch Spark Plug Cover Cruise Control Starter Rope Grip Upper Blower Tube Air Filter Cover Muffler Primer Bulb... -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Handle To avoid serious personal injury and Slots Bumps damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or Blower installing blower tubes. Outlet INSTALLING THE BLOWER TUBES Always install the upper blower tube. The lower blower tube is optional. Installing the Upper Blower Tube Upper Blower Tube 1. -
Page 7: Oil And Fuel
OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil. DO NOT use dirty oil. Failure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine wear and failure. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE Funnel Spout WARNING: OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. - Page 8 USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. NOTE: This unit has a four-cycle engine. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).
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Page 9: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated Off (O) / Stop On ( I ) / Start outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Throttle Control WARNING: SLOW Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid Cruise Control serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. - Page 10 USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory Item No. Description (items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory 49MESCBP966 ......Engine Starter Bit operator’s manual for the proper use of this feature.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never Handle operate the unit without the blower tubes securely attached. WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Air Intake HOLDING THE UNIT Fig. -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. - Page 13 CHANGING THE OIL Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug (Fig. 11) to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole. 2.
- Page 14 ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED WARNING: Wear protective clothing and observe all Idle Speed Screw safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury. NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage the unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. If, after checking the fuel and cleaning the air filter, the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed screw as follows: 1.
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Page 15: Cleaning And Storage
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING STORAGE • Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop or spark. the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining • Allow the engine to cool before storing. -
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty Conditions - Australia (Not applicable to other Regions) The benefits given to you under this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under Australian law in relation to the goods. MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrants that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd or its agent to be defective in material or workmanship.
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