Tempest Power Blower Flashcards
PPV and PPA rely on two principles:
1. An air pattern capable of creating an effective door seal, and
2.
Pressure
It is positioned so that the air pattern created by the blower completely seals the entrance opening, or at least
2/3 of it.
Always use clean, fresh, lead free gasoline with an octane rating of
86 or higher
Always ——- the blower prior to moving.
Shut down
As engine warms, return choke to ——- position slowly.
Open
The engine may start simply be rotating the blades. Always remove the ——- prior to working on the blade side of the motor.
Spark plug wire
View maintenance schedule in manual.
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Cleaning the Foam air filter element:
- Wash with warm water and detergent. And let dry
- Soak the element in clean
Engine oil
Cleaning the paper air filter element:
- Tap lightly on hard surface or blow compressed air from the inside out.
- Do not
Brush the dirt off.
If you feel the carburetor on the blower needs adjusting
Contact Tempest or local engine dealer.
Too much fuel in the tank can
Clog the charcoal filter located in the fuel cap, inhibiting fuel flow.
Poor blower performance:
If the blower is a Belt- drive, make sure the belt is tight.
If the blower is a Direct- drive, make sure the
Blade is tight.
Poor blower performance:
If the fuel is more then ———, replace with fresh fuel.
Two months old
Most blowers will walk if not
Running at full speed, make sure the blower is running at full speed.
Engine oil:
Use only high quality—
Detergent oil
