Tempest SP Power Blower Operation Manual

Page 10 FUEL Always use clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline with an octane rating of 86 or higher. DO NOT USE leaded gasolines. Refer to the engine manufacturers Owners Manual for acceptable substitute gasolines. CAUTION: PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER REFUELING GASOLINE ENGINES. PLEASE FOLLOW THE LISTED GUIDELINES. - DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK INDOORS. - DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. - DO NOT SMOKE DURING REFUELING. - DO NOT FILL THE FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL THE TANK TO BOTTOM OF FILTER TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPAN- ...

The model number signifies information such as blade diameter, engine type and horsepower. The serial number relates to information referencing the date of manufacture. This information is useful should it become necessary to contact the factory regarding your Power Blower. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS DIRECT-DRIVE GASOLINE POWERED UNITS: The serial number is located on a small plate welded to the frame. Please write the Serial Number of your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER® in the spac ...

Page 6 TYPE: Positive Pressure Ventilator BLADE: Air Flex Fiberglass Reinforced Polyamide BUSHING: Keyed Shaft and Set or Cap Screws. SHROUD: Tapered Aluminum. DRIVE: Direct Drive BEARINGS: Locking, Self-Aligning and Permanently Lubricated. FRAME: Rugged, Lightweight, Square-Steel Tubing with Powder-Coat Finish. TILT MECHANISM: Patented Six-Positions, Foot-Operated Tilt Mechanism (The Winning Step). GRILL: Continuous Circular-Wound, Flat Spiral with 6 Tie Points for Ad- ditional Safety. VIBRATION DAMPENERS: Steel-Reinforced Rubber. GAS ENGINES: TYPE: Single Cylinder, 4 Strok ...

Page 3 INTRODUCTION 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2 CONTACT INFORMATION 2 SAFETY GUIDE 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 BLOWER IDENTIFICATION 5 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 5 WARRANTY 5 POWER BLOWER DATA 6-7 POWER BLOWER INFORMATION 8 OPERATING PROCEDURES 9-11 PRE OPERATION 9 VISUAL INSPECTION 9 ENGINE OIL 9 RECOMMENDED OILS 9 FILLING THE CRANKCASE 9 FUEL 10 OPERATION 11 SET-UP 11 STARTING 11 STOPPING 11 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 12-14 OIL CHANGE 12 AIR CLEANER 12 CLEANING AIR FILTER ELEMENTS 13 COOLING SYSTEM 13 SPARK PLUG 13 CARBURETOR 14 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 14 TROUBLESHOOT ...

this Operation and Maintenance Manual may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to equipment. The following WARNING statements indicate potentially hazardous conditions for op- erators and equipment. Make certain that anyone who works on or around the blower has read and fully understands the safety precautions listed. 1. Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance Manual before attempting to operate, service or disassemble any part of your TEMPEST POWER BLOWER®. 2. DO NOT ...

Page 11 Operation SET-UP, STARTING AND STOPPING Assuming the previous Pre-Operation instructions have been followed the blower is now ready to run. Please review the engine manufacturers Owners Manual regarding starting and stopping as well as the instructions in this section before actually starting the blower. CAUTION: DO NOT MOVE THE BLOWER WHILE IT IS IN OPERA- TION. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY IS POSSIBLE AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE BLOWER. ALWAYS SHUT-DOWN THE BLOWER PRIOR TO MOVING! SET-UP Position the blower in the desired location, making sure it is placed on a ...