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MODELS: 9270-02-01
GX270 HONDA
9270-03-01
EX270 SUBARU
9390-02-01
GX390 HONDA
9400-03-01
EX400 SUBARU
9570-04-01
570 VANGUARD
Owners Manual and Safety Instructions for
OPTIMAX BLOWER
MAN 4166749
Rev. A 04-2011
Original Language Instructions
OPERATORS / PARTS MANUAL
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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. harm. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
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LITTLE WONDER 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. This manual provides the information necessary for safe and efficient operation and service. For your safety, it is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating yo
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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 The signal words below are used to identify lev
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SAFETY LITTLE 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. cannot read English, it is – Be sure the area is clear of pets and people, the owner's responsibility especially young children. Never assume they to explain this material to
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SAFETY LITTLE 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. machine into a trailer or truck. - Shut off the engine. – Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where - Stop the engine, and wait until the fan stops dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. moving: - before refueling; – Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop engine when lea
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SAFETY LITTLE 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; and best results. - Do not overfill; - Park machine on level ground. - If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors - Never allow untrained personnel t
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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. ADVERTENCIA WARNING Antes de comenzar: -Lea y entienda el manual del operador y las etiquetas. -Pide que alguien lea y explique el manual y las etiquetas a usted si usted no lee Inglés. BEFORE STARTING: -Use protección ocular y auditiva. -Read and understand Operator -No haga funcionar sin los man
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Open box. Remove upper handle and cardboard insert. 2. Lay box down with blower housing up. 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. Tighten the nuts securely but not so much as to crush the tube. FIGURE 1 (Figure 1) 5. Route the throttl
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 7. Route the deflector cable above the axle and in front of the lower handle cross bar. Remove one of the nuts and the boot from the end of the deflector cable and install the cable through the key slot into the bracket on the upper handle. Reconnect the clevis from the control lever and install over the end of the cable. Reconnect the clevis to the control lever with a ¼ x 5/8 clevis pin and hairpin cotter. (
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CONTROLS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER (BLOWER SHOWN WITH SUBARU EX40 ENGINE. OTHER ENGINES ARE SIMILAR.) 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” position to remove the choke. FUEL SHUT OFF (D) Move to the “OFF” position to shut off the fuel whenever transporting the machine by
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OPERATION / MAINTENANCE LITTLE WONDER BLOWER BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Become familiar with the controls, how each func- tions, and what it operates. Stop engine and remove the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance. 2. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Keep blower air intake clear of debris for best 3 Fill the fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded performance. regular gasoline (petrol
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ADJUSTMENTS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER DEFLECTOR LEVER DEFLECTOR CHAIN If the deflector door moves from the set position dur- The sprocket needs to be installed on the deflec- ing operation, tighten the deflector lever pivot bolt just tor as shown. The chain consists of 2 master links, enough to keep the deflector in place. DO NOT over 6 roller links, and 5 pin links. The middle pin link tighten, the handle tube could crush. should be over the center tooth of the sprocket. (Figure 2) If large
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STORAGE / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS LITTLE WONDER BLOWER STORAGE To put the equipment into service after an extended To prevent possible explosion or ignition of vaporized period of storage. fuel, do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with open flame (for example, 1. Check for loose parts and tighten if necessary. a furnace or water heater pilot). 2. Fill the fuel tank and then check the engine oil Before the equipment is put into storage for any level. p
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INTAKE GUARD ASSY LITTLE WONDER FIGURE 1 BLOWER 2 1 4 7 9 10 4 8 3 11 5 6 7 9 11 10 8 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 4166183 LABEL-INTAKE GUARD 1 2 4165218.7 ASSY-GUARD INTAKE 1 3 64123-54 BLT-HEX 5/16-18X.75 4 4 64268-02 NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 5/16-18 6 5 64229-02 NUT 5/16-18 4 6 4165926.10 INTAKE PANEL-CENTER 1 7 64123-253 BLT-HEX 7/16-20 x 1-3/4 GR8 1 (USED ON 9270 MODELS) 64123-127 BLT-HEX 3/8-24X1-3/4 GR8 (USED ON 9390 AND 9400 MODELS) 64123-267 BLT-HEX 3/8-24 X 2.5 GR 8 (USED ON 957
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ENGINE ASSY LITTLE WONDER FIGURE 2 BLOWER 4 6 25 23 24 5 28 27 24 23 10 32 8 26 33 7 16 9 8 16 31 16 19 21 16 3 9 15 30 19 29 16 19 11 17 1 16 18 20 12 2 20 13 12 14 11 1 22 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64229-02 LOCKNUT-NYL 5/16-18 6 8 4164632 GRIP-1-1/4 X 14 2 2 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 4 9 64123-283 BLT-HEX 1/4-20X1.75 2 3 4166074 ENG-HONDA GX270 1 10 4166615 CABLE-PRE DEFLECTOR 1 (USED ON 9270-02 MODEL) 11 4164204 WHEEL-4.10/3.50 X 6 2 4165990 ENG-SUBARU EX27 1
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LITTLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY WONDER FIGURE 3 BLOWER 35 36 3 2 18 21 5 37 9 15 20 1 19 4 20 16 17 13 14 23 12 28 8 22 11 29 30 32 26 6 24 7 34 25 8 27 31 33 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 64141-6 NUT 5/16-18 3 18 4164205 WHEEL-4.10/3.50X4 1 2 4166329 S-HOUSING LG BLOWER 1 19 900404 SLEEVE-WHEEL 1 3 4166187 LABEL-BLOWER SIDE 1 20 900405 SPACER-FRT WHL BRKT 2 4 4165975 LABEL-WARNING/DANGER 1 21 4164204-01 BEARING-WHEEL 2 5 910517 BLT-WLF 5/16-24 X 1-3/8 4 22 38304-06 BE
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5 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE & WARRANTY POLICY FOR GASOLINE POWERED OPTIMAX BLOWERS All Little Wonder Gasoline Powered OptiMax blowers are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship, under normal usage, for a period of FIVE YEARS from the date of purchase, under the following terms: Any Little Wonder Gasoline powered OptiMax blower or part found to be defective within the warranty period is to be returned to any registered Little Wonder dealer. Engines for all gasoline powered produc
