Talon Tools Backpack Blower Owner's Manual - page 8
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
INSTRUCTIONS
AU
AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter:
1.
Loosen knob (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box (Fig.
20 & Fig. 21).
2.
Wash filter in soap and water.
DO NOT USE
GASOLINE!
3.
Air dry filter.
4.
Reinstall filter.
NOTE:
Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable
to be cleaned.
FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
NOTE:
Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris (Fig.
22).
Fuel Filter:
1.
Completely remove fuel cap from fuel tank (B) to be
able to remove fuel filter (C) from tank. Use a piece
of wire (C) with a hook formed at the end to pull
filter out of tank. (Fig. 23)
2.
Pull filter (D) off with a twisting motion. (Fig. 24)
3.
Replace fuel filter (D). (Fig. 24)
NOTE:
Never operate the blower without the fuel filter.
Internal engine damage could result!
IDLE ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum
performance. If further adjustments are necessary take
your blower to a qualified service dealer.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
14
Fig. 24
NEVER operate blower
without the air filter. The air
filter must be kept clean. If it becomes
damaged, install a new filter.
CAUTION:
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
INSTRUCTIONS
AU
SPARK PLUG
1.
To remove spark plug for cleaning or replacement:
make sure engine is off, spark plug is cool, then
grasp spark plug boot firmly and remove from spark
plug. Remove spark plug with correct spark plug
tool. Inspect, clean or replace as needed.
2.
Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 25).
3.
Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect spark plug boot.
4.
If needed replace spark plug with Champion RZ7C
or equivalent.
STORAGE
Failure to follow these steps may cause varnish to form
in the carburetor which can cause difficult starting or
permanent damage following storage.
1.
Perform all the general maintenance recommended
in the Maintenance Section of your User Manual.
2.
Clean exterior of engine and blower tubes.
3.
Drain fuel from the fuel tank by running the unit dry
or by removing the fuel cap and tipping the motor
housing/fuel tank over and draining oil/fuel mixture
into a container with the same 2 stroke fuel mixture.
4.
After fuel is drained, start engine.
5.
Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge
the carburetor of fuel.
6.
Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8.
Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-stroke oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly sever-
al times to coat internal components. Replace
spark plug.
9.
Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source
of ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc.
REMOVING A UNIT FROM STORAGE
1.
Remove spark plug.
2.
Pull starter rope briskly to clear excess oil from
combustion chamber.
3.
Clean and gap spark plug or install a new spark
plug with proper gap. (Fig. 25)
4.
Prepare unit for operation.
5.
Fill fuel tank with proper fuel / oil mixture. See Fuel
and Lubrication Section.
Fig. 17
15
B
A
C
Remove fuel from unit and
store in approved container
before starting this procedure. Open fuel
cap slowly to release any pressure which
may have formed in fuel tank.
CAUTION:
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
A
C
B
D
.025" (.635mm)
Spark
Plug