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Gardener’s Choice Blower / Blower Vac User Guide

Fast trouble shooting.

Often, a depleted, loose, or dirty spark plug is responsible for a Blower or Blower Vac 
not being able to start, but there can be a number of other reasons. Refer below to the 
list of potential problems you may encounter, along with suggested remedies. 

For servicing and all warranty work, contact your local Authorised Gardener’s Choice 
Dealer. 

Problem

Likely cause

Suggested remedy

Engine does 

not start

Out, or almost out, of fuel

Fill tank with fresh 2 stroke fuel (25:1)

Spark plug dirty

Clean or replace with a new spark plug

Spark plug not connected

Press fi rmly on the terminal cover

Fuel older than 3 months

Drain stale fuel and replace with fresh 2 stroke fuel

Water in the fuel tank

Contact an authorised Gardener’s Choice dealer

Inlet grill not closed 
(blower vac only)

Secure grill

Dirty air fi lter

Clean or replace with a new Gardener’s Choice air-fi lter

Engine 

stops 

often

Dirty air fi lter

Clean or replace with a new Gardener’s Choice air-fi lter

Blocked fuel supply

Ensure the fuel line is not pinched or blocked

Fuel cap is not venting

Ensure vent hole in the fuel tank cap is clear

Incorrect type of fuel

Drain tank and fi ll with 2 stroke fuel (25:1)

Engine 

loses 

 power

Dirty air fi lter

Clean or replace with a new Gardener’s Choice air-fi lter 

Blocked fuel cap vent holes

Ensure vent hole in the fuel tank cap is clear

Summary of Contents for GCB-260

Page 1: ...Blower Vac GCV 260 Blower GCB 260 Please read this instruction manual carefully before operating your new Gardener s Choice Blower Blower Vac BLOWER BLOWER VAC USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ng this user guide you have any questions on usage safety or any other issue please call our Customer Help Line on 1800 466 068 Gardener s Choice products are monitored and enhanced on an on going bas...

Page 3: ...1 11 10 13 14 15 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 7 4 4 6 6 1 Throttle Control 2 Choke Lever 3 Air Filter 4 Fuel Mixing Bottle 5 Tools 6 Fuel Tank 7 Blower attachment 8 Ignition Switch 9 Spark Plug 10 Starter Grip 11 Se...

Page 4: ...ll the tank or start the Blower Blower Vac indoors or in a poorly ventilated area as exhaust gases contain poisonous substances and petrol fumes are flammable and dangerous 7 Never open the fuel fille...

Page 5: ...locking position then tighten securing screw Vacuum Attachments Blower Vac only Unscrew locking wing nut and store safely until closing the inlet grill Figure 2 Attaching the Vacuum tube Join the two...

Page 6: ...narrow end of elbow tube through hole at opposite end Pull narrow end of tube out of hole until it is held firmly in place at wider end Figure 4 Attaching the vacuum bag Attach elbow tube to the mach...

Page 7: ...cold Figure 8 Pull the starter cord until the Blower Blower Vac starts or sounds like it wants to start then return choke to open position After it starts allow the engine to warm up for at least 20 t...

Page 8: ...oice Blower Blower Vac User Guide The shoulder strap see Figure 10 can be adjusted in length for the convenience of the operator and hooks onto the eyelets on the bag Figure 10 Using your accessories...

Page 9: ...eaded petrol to 2 stroke oil 25 1 unleaded petrol to 2 stroke oil Engine displacement 26cc 26cc Engine idling speed 2 800rpm 2 800rpm Engine power 0 71kW 6 000rpm 0 71kW 6 000rpm Spark plug type NGK B...

Page 10: ...plug not connected Press firmly on the terminal cover Fuel older than 3 months Drain stale fuel and replace with fresh 2 stroke fuel Water in the fuel tank Contact an authorised Gardener s Choice dea...

Page 11: ...ting the spark plug take care not to over tighten If adjusting yourself note that the spark plug gap must be set to 0 6 to 7 0mm 2 Air filter Ensure that the engine is cool remove the air filter cover...

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