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Operator’s Manual
&
Illustrated Parts
Walk-Behind Blower
Landscape Maintenance Products
Models
F5
F8
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
5. Fill the engine with oil. The oil should be up to but
not over the “Full” mark on the dipstick. Above 32°
F. use SAE 30 oil. Below 32° F. use SAE 5W20 or
SAE 5W30.
6. Fill the gas tank. Use fresh, clean, regular,
unleaded gasoline. Leave 1/4 inch at the top of the
tank for expansion.
PREPARATION
1. Open the packing. Make certain the engine’s
spark plug wire is disconnected.
2. Assemble the upper and lower handles to the
engine plate and the brace to the engine or fan
housing as shown i the parts list.
3. Check and tighten all nuts and bolts as necessary.
4. Check the air pressure in the tires. It should be 14-
18 psi. CAUTION: Do not overinflate.
5. Once the engine starts, close the choke control
and when the engine has warmed up, adjust the
throttle to produce the amount of sweeping power
required.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to Each Day’s Use:
1. Disconect the engine’s spark plug wire.
2. Clean the cooling air intake screen and cooling
fins.
3. Clean the air filter paper element by gently tapping
o the flat side. Do not wash or use pressurized air.
4. Position the blower o a level surface and check
the engine oil level.
5. Fill the gas tank.
6. Move to the point where you want to begin
sweeping. Move the front door handle at the outlet
of the fan housing to point to the side if you want
to blow forward. The sweeping action is most
effective if, as you move forward, you keep the
front of the machine down and close to the work
surface to blow out holes and crevices.
7. To shut off the machine, move the engine throttle
control to the “OFF” or “SLOW” position, shut off
the engine switch and after the engine has
stopped, disconnect the engine’s spark plug wire
and shut the fuel shutoff valve.
6. Check and tighten all nuts and bolts as necessary.
To Start the Blower:
1. Connect the engine’s spark plug wire.
2. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Move the engine switch to “ON”. Move the choke
control on the engine to “CHOKE”. Move the
throttle control to halfway between “SLOW” and
“FAST”.
8. After use, thoroughly clean the machine especially
the engine’s air intake screen and cooling fins.
4. Grasp the starter grip and pull slowly until the
starter engages and then pull the cord rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback and
start the engine. Allow the cord to recoil slowly.
Repeat if necessary.
Every 50 Hours:
Service the fuel filter.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 25 Hours:
Service the foam air precleaner. Wash in soap and
water, rinse and dry. Re-oil with clean engine oil.
Change the oil. Change the oil more frequently under
dusty conditions. See the oil specifications above.
Grease wheels with pneumatic tires. Use No. 0005039
General Purpose Gun Grease.
Every 100 Hours:
Replace the air filter paper element. Replace the
paper element more frequently under dusty conditions.
3
5HP Handle Assembly - Figure 1
Note:
Use No. 00050539 General Purpose Gun Grease.
4
5HP Handle Assembly - Parts List for Figure 1
Ref.
No. Part No. Description
Qty.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
00006129 HHCS, 5/16-18, 1-3/4
00011075 Flat Washer, 5/16 USS
00012169 Flat Washer, SAE 5/16
00012199 Nut, 5/8-18, Nylock Thin
00012382 HHCS, Standard, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
00013406 HHCS, Standard, 5/16-18 x 3/4
00030906 Machine Screw, 10-32 x 5/8
00014608 Nut, Nylon Insert, 10-32
00022332 HHCS, Standard 5/16-18 x 4
1
2
12
2
5
6
1
1
1
10 00022547 Hex Nut Centerlock, 5/16-18
11 01001415 Upper Handle
12 01001416 Lower Handle
13 00031821 Wheel, 11 x 4-4
14 00032127 Wheel, 5 x 2 x 1/2
15 00034210 Lock Nut, 5/16-18
16 00060018 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1
17 01001423 Support Wheel
18 01001404 Spacer
11
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
19 00023094 Axle
1
20 01001405 Spacer Tube Inside
21 00030488 Wheel Spacer
22 01001414 Brace
1
1
1
23 01001418 Frame Assembly
1
Note: Determine which Blower you have purchased from the list below.
Walk-Behind Blower Model No. F5 with 5-H.P. Briggs & Stratton Engine.
Walk-Behind Blower Model No. F8 with 8-H.P. Briggs & Stratton Engine.
5
8HP Handle Assembly - Figure 2
6
8HP Handle Assembly - Parts List for Figure 2
Ref.
No. Part No. Description
Qty.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
00006129 HHCS, 5/16-18, 1-3/4
2
2
12
2
4
4
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
00011075 Flat Washer, 5/16 USS
00012169 Flat Washer, SAE 5/16
00012199 Nut, 5/8-18, Nylock Thin
00012382 HHCS, Standard, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
00012470 Cable Tie, 3/16 x .05 x 7.4
00013406 HHCS, Standard, 5/16-18 x 3/4
00030906 Machine Screw, 10-32 x 5/8
00014608 Nylon, Lock Nut, 10-32
10 00020508 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 4
11 00022332 HHCS, Standard, 5/16-18 x 4
12 00022547 Hex Nut, 5/16-18
13 00023041 Hex Nut, 1/4-20 Side Lock
14 01001415 Upper Handle
15 01001416 Lower Handle
16 00030472 Control Cable
17 00031821 Wheel, 11 x 4
18 00032127 Wheel, 5 x 2 x 1/2, Bore
19 00034210 Lock Nut, 5/16-18
20 00060018 Cotter Pin, 3/16 x 1-1
21 00070040 HHCS, Standard, 1/4-20 x 2
22 01001423 Support Wheel Frame Plate
23 00030489 Throttle Spacer
24 01001404 Axle Spacer
25 00023094 Axle, Long
26 00030492 Spacer, Tube, Inside
27 00030488 Spacer Wheel Front
28 01001408 Assembly, Frame Wheel
29 00030497 Brace, Center Offset
30 01001426 Brace, Center Offset
7
5HP Engine and Blower Assembly - Figure 3
8
5HP Engine and Blower Assembly - Parts List For Figure 3
Ref.
No. Part No. Description
Qty.
4
1
1
2
8
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
7
1
1
6
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
7
2
1
.2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
.1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
00006129 HHCS, 5/16-18, 1-3/4
00010022 Key, Stock, 1/4 x 1 -1/8
00012134 HHCS, Standard, 1/4-20 x 3/4
00012168 Lock Washer, 5/16
00012169 Flat Washer
00012171 HHCS Standard, 5/16-18 x 3/4
00012204 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4
00013406 HHCS, Standard 5/16-18 x 3/4
00019919 Capscrew, 5/16-24 x 3/4
10 00020508 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 3/4
11 00021682 Screw, Hex, 8-32 x 3/4
12 00021683 Nut, Washer w/star
13 00022425 Hex Screw, 8-32 x 3/4
14 00022547 Nut, Washer w/Star
15 00022644 Centerlock Hex Nut, 5/16-18
16 00022717 Lock Washer
17 00022780 Lock Washer
18 00022829 Label, Stop First/Lift
19 00023041 Lock Nut, Side
20 00023048 Tip, Crutch
21 00030268 Label, Danger Fan
22 00030468 Label, Safety Procedures
23 00030651 Bushing
24 00031170 HHCS, Standard, 1/4-20 x 5
25 00031193 Spacer, Deflector Assembly
26 00022782 Bushing, Nut
27 00032673 Lock Washer
28 00032678 Hex Head Screw, w/slot
29 00034224 Lock Nut, 3/8-16
30 00090006 Decal, Made In America
31 01001077 Engine Oil, 10W40 by the gallon, not shown
32 01001399 Deflector
33 01001400 Bracket Assembly
34 01001401 Plate Deflector Inside
35 01001402 Engine Base
36 01001403 Plate Deflector Outside
37 01001409 Engine Plate Rise
38 00032181 Handle Door Front
39 00031395 Latch Front Deflector
40 01001412 Assembly Housing
41 01001413 Support Center
42 01002109 Decal, MTD Pro Tornado
43 01001421 Guard Front
44 01003705 Compound, Locking Thread, not shown
45 00032136 Hub Body
46 01004598 Hex Cap Screw, 7/16-20, 3.25
47 01000393 Flat Washer, .469 ID, .875 OD, .105
9
8HP Engine and Blower Assembly - Figure 3
10
8HP Engine and Blower Assembly - Parts List For Figure 4
Ref.
No. Part No. Description
Qty.
4
1
2
1
2
7
1
2
2
3
6
6
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
7
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
.1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
00006129 HHCS, 5/16-18, 1-3/4
00010022 Key, Stock, 1/4 x 1 -1/8
00010980 HHCS, 3/8-16, 2.00
00012134 HHCS, Standard, 1/4-20 x 3/4
00012157 Lock Washer, 3/8
00012169 Flat Washer
00012204 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4
00013406 HHCS, Standard 5/16-18 x 3/4
00021682 Hex Screw, 8-32 x 3/4
10 00021683 Nut, Washer w/Star
11 00022547 Centerlock Hex Nut, 5/16-18
12 00022780 Lock Washer
13 00022784 Fan Casting, 14-1/4
14 00022829 Label, Stop First/Lift
15 00023041 Lock Nut, Side, 1/4-NC
16 00023048 Tip, Crutch
17 00025740 Engine, Briggs & Stratton (not shown)
18 00030268 Label, Danger Fan
19 00030468 Label, Safety Procedures
20 00030651 Bushing
21 00031170 HHCS, Standard, 1/4-20 x 5
22 00031193 Spacer, Deflector Assembly
23 00032658 Strap, Lock Housing
24 00022782 Bushing, Nut
25 00032673 Lock Washer
26 00032678 Hex Head Screw, w/slot
27 00083192 Washer, Idler
28 00090006 Decal, Made in America, not shown
29 01001399 Deflector
30 01001400 Bracket Assembly
31 01001401 Plate Deflector Inside
32 01001402 Engine Base
33 01001403 Plate Deflector Outside
34 00032136 Hub Body
35 00032181 Handle Door Front
36 00031395 Latch Front Deflector
37 01001427 Assembly Housing
38 01002110 Decal, MTD Pro Tornado F8
39 01001433 Assembly, Guard and Ring
40 01003705 Compound, Locking Thread, not shown
41 01003720 Spacer, 1.00 ID x 1.25 x 1.50
42 01004597 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24, 2.50
43 00006168 Flat Washer, 3/8
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EQUIPMENT ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty is specific for the product manual to which it is attached.
For a complete list of products and warranties contact your dealer.
Proper maintenance of your equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s man-
ual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters
for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments.
1. What Is Covered By This Warranty. This limited warranty covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your MTD
Pro equipment for one year from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser. MTD Pro will replace or repair any part
or parts without charge through your authorized MTD Pro dealer. Batteries, belts and tires will be covered for a period of
ninety (90) days from date of purchase. Engine warranties beyond listed coverage, if available, is handled directly with the
engine manufacturer.
2. What Is Not Covered By This Warranty. MTD Pro does not warrant (a) routine maintenance items such as lubricants,
filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal
maintenance, blade sharpening, setup and normal wear. (b) incidental costs such as transporting equipment to and from
the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product. (c) damage caused by use
of the equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed; (d) damage caused by accident or disasters
such as fire, flood, wind and lightning; (e) damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modification; or (f) any other
abuse or misuse of the equipment. There is no other express warranty.
3. Exclusive Warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties or remedies, whether written,
oral or implied. Any and all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, course of dealing or
usage of trade are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded.
4. Limitation of Remedies. Under no circumstances, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, shall MTD Pro be
liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential arising out of the use or inability to use
this equipment including but not limited to any claim for loss of profits, loss of savings or revenue, loss of use of the
equipment or any associated equipment, facilities or service, downtime, the claims or costs of third parties including
customers, and injury to property.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
5. Future Changes: MTD Pro reserves the right to reserve, change or modify the construction and design of its Equipment
or any component part or parts thereof without incurring the obligations to make such changes or modifications in present
equipment.
6. How to Obtain Service: Contact the authorized MTD Pro dealer who sold you your equipment to obtain service or
replacement parts. If you need further assistance in finding an authorized servicing dealer, contact:
MTD Pro
P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136
Form No. 01003864 Rev 99-3
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