Parker 947103-169cc, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

GB - 10

ENGINE

Engine Switch

The engine 
switch has two 
positions:

1. OFF – Engine 
will not start or 
run.
2. ON – Engine 
will start and run.

Choke Control Lever

1.Choke Closed 
position: chokes 
off air to engine 
for easier start.
2.Choke Open 
position: allows 
for normal 
operation.

IMPORTANT: 

Gradually open choke after 

engine starts.

Throttle Control Lever

The throttle controls the 
engine speed. To 
increase or decrease 
the engine speed, 
adjust to:
1. Fast (Normal or 
Warm Starts)

2. Part-Throttle

3. Slow (Cold Weather 
Starts) 

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST 
be in the closed position prior to 
transporting the unit. 

The fuel shut-off valve has two positions:

Recoil Starter Handle 

When pulled, handle will turn engine over.

IMPORTANT: 

DO NOT let handle snap back 

against starter.

USING THE BLOWER

Air flow can be directed to the front or to the 
side of the unit using the direction control 
lever. 

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The front discharge position is used to 
move debris away from walls, curbs, 
fences, etc. This position pushes the 
debris to the front of the unit.

•

The side discharge position moves 
debris to the side and is used to form 
piles or rows of debris.

The horizontal air flow deflector is used to 
force airflow down to allow it to penetrate 
under heavier or wet debris

OPERATION

WARNING: 

AVOID INJURY. Read 

and understand the entire 

Safety

section before proceeding.

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FAST

SLOW

WARNING: 

AVOID INJURY! Do not 

move through or stand in the air flow 
with the engine running. Blown debris 
can cause injury.

Open Position: 
Use this position 
to run the unit.

Closed Position: 
Use this position 
to service, 
transport, or 
store the unit.