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472 - Solo 472 Backpack Air Blower

Description

The Solo 472 does not have a catalytic converter, but has a higher air output with increased engine speed to handle leaves, wood chips, grass clippings, and even powder snow. This gas-powered backpack blower produces a 705 cfm air volume with air velocity at 235 mph. The noise level is sightly higher than that of the Solo 471-KAT. The noise emitted by this 2-cycle 3.4-HP (53 cc) German-made engine is 68.5 dB (decibels) versus the 64.5 dB of the Solo 471-KAT. Hearing protection is still recommended.

The Solo 472 gas-powered backpack's air tube is 5 feet long with a 90-degree swivel elbow controlled by the on/off/throttle handle. Everything is controlled with one hand, and the unit is easy to operate. It weighs in around 21 pounds with a full gas tank and will run up to two hours on one tank of gas. It comes with a comfortable backrest and wide carrying straps with quick-release buckles that are easily adjusted.

Areas of interest before using your air blower!

Gas Mixture: This is a 2-cycle air blower and 2-cycle oil is no longer provided with the unit. Use any major brand premium 2-cycle oil in a 50:1 mixture: 2.6 ounces of 2-cycle oil to every gallon of premium (89 octane or higher) gas. There's no oil break-in for this unit—it's a straight 50:1 mixture. Caution: do not use automotive or boat oils in your unit because they do not have the proper additives for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines and can cause engine damage.

Throttle Cable: The most important setup on this unit is to make sure that the throttle cable runs along the inside of the blower tube, i.e., the cable is on the left-hand side of the tube and the right-hand side of the body. If the cable wraps to the outside (opposite side) of the tube and back up on top of the tube, then the cable will pull on the throttle causing the motor to rev up. Note also that the multi-function handle has a 2-inch adjustment range so the unit can be adjusted away from, or closer to, the body. Once you locate the most comfortable handle position, tighten the multi-function handle on the blower tube using the two screws found on the underside of the handle.

The Solo 472 gas-powered backpack blower carries a two-year unlimited warranty.

Because this unit doesn't have a catalytic converter, it cannot be sold to customers in California.

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