Craftsman 247.77010 User Manual
Operator's Manual
4.5 Horse Power
YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.77010
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
• Espahol
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsmsn
Printed in U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10233D
(7/00)
Content Page Content Page
Warranty 2 Service and Adjustments 12
Safety 3 Storage 14
Assembly 5 Troubleshooting 15
Operation 7 Parts List 16
Maintenance 10
Limited Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up
according to the instructions to the operator's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found
to be defective in material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning Craftsman
equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but atrip charge will
apply. This _/arranty applies only while this product is inthe United States.
This Warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil
filters.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage caused by objects, such
as stones or metal debris, oversized stock, impacting objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-
speeding the engine.
Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical
damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determine to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In
general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.
TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT
SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Horsepower:
Engine Oil Type
Engine Oil Capacity
Fuel Capacity:
Spark Plug
Spark Plug Gap
4.5 Horse Power
SAE 30
20 Ounces
1 1/2 Quarts
Champion RJ-19LM
.030"
Model Number ........2.4Zt,7..7...0..1._ .............................
;erial Number ...........................................................
)ate of Purchase ......................................................
Record both serial number and date of purchase and
keep in asafe place for future reference.
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANG ER : This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and foP'ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years old to
operate this machine. Children 16 years old and
over should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
5. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in
operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
6. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
7. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in
the feeding chambers and discharge opening,
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
8. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or
discharge opening, remove or empty vacuum
bag, or inspectand repair the machine while the
engine is running. Shut the engine off and wait
until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
it against the engine.
PREPARATION
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all rocks,
bottles, cans, or other foreign objects which could
be picked up or thrown and cause personal injury
or damage to the machine.
2.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes. Thrown
objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
3.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes or
jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never
operate this machine in bare feet or sandals.
Wear leather work gloves when feeding material
in the chipper chute,
4,
Before starting, check all bolts and screws for
proper tightness to be sure the machine is in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage at frequent intervals,
5.
Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels,
as necessary.
6.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur
when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your
clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved'gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add while the
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to
provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h, If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move machine to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
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i. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainer
insidewherethereisanopenflame,spark,
orpilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,
spaceheater,clothesdryer,etc.)
j. Toreduceafirehazard,keepmachinefree
ofgrass,leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.
Cleanupoilfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel
soakeddebris.
k. Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutes
beforestoring.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands and feet near rotating parts or in
the feeding chambers and discharge opening.
Contact with the rotating impeller can amputate
fingers, hands, and feet.
2. Before starting the machine, make sure the chipper
chute, feed intake, and cutting chamber are empty
and free of all debris.
3. Thoroughly inspect all material to be shredded and
remove any metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other
foreign objects which could cause personal injury
or damage to the machine.
4. If the impeller strikes a foreign object or if your
machine should start making an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut the engine off. Allow the
impeller to come to a complete stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, ground it against the engine
and perform the following steps:
a. Inspect for damage.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Check for any loose parts and tighten to
assure continued safe operation.
5. Do not allow an accumulation of processed
material to build up in the discharge area. This can
prevent proper discharge and result in kickback of
material through the feed opening.
6. Do not attempt to shred or chip material larger than
specified on the machine or in this manual.
Personal injury or machine damage could result.
7. Never attempt to unclog either the feed intake or
discharge opening while the engine is running.
Shut the engine off, wait until all moving parLs have
stopped, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine before clearing debris.
8. Never operate without vacuum bag and discharge
chute properly attached to the machine. Never
empty or change vacuum bag while the engine is
running. Zippered end of vacuum bag must be kept
closed at all times during operation.
9. Never operate without either the inlet nozzle or
optional hose attachment properly attached to the
machine. Never attempt to attach or change either
attachment while the engine is running.
10. Keep all guards, deflectors and safety devices in
place and operating properly.
11. Keep your face and body back and to the side of
the chipper chute while feeding material into the
machine to avoid accidental kickback injuries.
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing and keep a
firm hold on the handles.
13. Do not operate this machine on a gravel surface.
14. Do not operate this machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
15. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
16. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is
running.
MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
2. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage and repair, if needed.
3. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
engine and make certain the impeller and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
4. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine.
7. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
8. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
Rope
Guide
Blower
Chute
Upper
j/Handle
IMPORTANT:This unitisshipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION
section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil
fill-up.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the
Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating
position. See Figure 1.
This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled
at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower
chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton.
A pair of safety glasses and a 20-oz. bottle of engine
oil are also included in the carton. See Figure 1.
REMOVINGUNITFROMCARTON
• Cut the corners of the carton.
• Remove all loose parts.
Remove packing material. Lift unit from the rear
and discard foam blocks. Roll unit out of carton.
Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
LOOSEPARTSINCARTON(se Figure1)
• Handle Assembly
• Bag
• Blower Chute
• Safety Glasses (Not Shown)
• A 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil (may be located in
bag)
• Operator's Manual
20-oz. Bottle
of Engine Oil
_g
Nuts
Carriage
Screw
DISCONNECTINGSPARKPLUG
Before proceeding with assembly of your new Yard
Vacuum, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and ground onto the retaining post on the
engine. This will prevent accidental starting of the
engine. See Figure 2.
RetainingPost
O O
Plug Wire
Figure 1
ATTACHINGTHEHANDLE
• Unfold the upper handle until it aligns with lower
handle. Make sure the rope guide is on the right
side of upper handle. See Figure 1.
Securethetwohandlesbytighteningtheupper
wingnuts(carriageboltsmustbeseatedproperly
intothehandle).
Removethehairpinclipsfromthehandle
bracketsandthecarriageboltsandwingnuts
fromthelowerhandle.SeeFigure3.
Placeeachbottomholeinlowerhandleoverthe
pinsonhandlebracketsandsecurewithhairpin
clips.
Insertcarriageboltsthruupperholeinlower
handlefromtheoutsideandsecurewithwing
nuts.
Wing Nuts Handle
oF _ \
Figure 3
Loosen the wing nutthat secures the rope guide
to the right side of upper handle.
Pull the starter rope out of the engine slowly and
slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten
the wing nut.
Lower
\
\
Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull locking
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine. See Figure 4.
Slip bag over the rim of the discharge opening
and release locking rod to secure bag in place.
Snap bag clip to the top of the lower handle.
Place the lower straps on the bag over the top of
lower handle, hooking them on the studs.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the
mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip
of front tab on bag handle when securing the bag or
engine will not start.
ATTACHINGTHEBLOWERCHUTE
NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing
the blower chute.
Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock-
ing rod on mounting bracket with other hand
toward engine. See Figure 5.
Slip blower chute over rim of discharge open-
ing and release locking rod to secure chute in
place.
• Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting
when using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle
height adjustment in the ADJUSTMENT sec-
tion.
NOTE: The bag/chute switch button attached to the
mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the tip
of front tab on the blower chute or engine will not
start.
ATTACHINGTHEBAG
Lower
Handle_
Bag
Handle
Stud
Locking /
Rod\
To Engine
Switch
Figure 4
Front Blower
Front
Tab
Locking
Rod
Front
Tab
Figure 5
Stud_
Know Your Yard Vacuum
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations
below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
The operat on of any Yard Vacuum can resu t in fore gn objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the
Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on
it.
Starter
Handle
Bag_
_- Choke Lever
Thro_le Control/
Blower Chute
Chute
Nozzle Height
Adjustment Level
OPERATINGCONTROLS(seeFigure6)
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2" in
diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be
vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Catcher Bag
Collects shredded material fed in through the chipper
chute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.
Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to
blow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine
needle, or small twigs across yard.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,
removing, and emptying bag.
Wire
Nozzle
Figure 6
Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever
Used toadjust the nozzle groundclearance ranging
from 5/8" to 3 3/4".
Throttle Control / Choke Lever
Thissingle lever controls the engine speed, stop
function, and the choke ofthe carburetor.Through
four separate positionson the leverfrom leftto right,
the operation isas follows:
Engine Slow/ Start] Choke
Off Idle Run
Primer
The primer is used to assist incold starting an engine.
Starter Handle
Used to start the engine.
Meets ANSI safety standards
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform tothe safety standard of the American National Standards Institute(ANSI).
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GASANDOILFILL-UP
Oil (one 20-oz. bottle shipped with unit)
Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPI
service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oirs
SAE viscosity grade according to the expected
operating temperature. Follow the chart below.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
Colder _-- 32°F _ Warme
5W30 SAE 30
Oil Viscosity Chert
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, IOW30,
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, they will result
in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running low on oil.
• Remove oil fill dipstick.
With the Yard Vacuum on level ground, use a
funnel to'fill engine with oil to FULL mark on
dipstick. Capacity is approximately 20 oz. Be
careful not to overfill.Overfilling will cause the
engine to smoke profusely and will result in poor
engine performance. The oil bottle packaged
with your Yard Vacuum contains 20 oz. of oil.
• Check the oil level making certain not to rub the
dipstick along the inside walls of the oil fill tube.
This would result in afalse dipstick reading. Refill
to FULL mark on dipstick, if necessary. Replace
dipstick and tighten.
• Check oil level three times prior to starting engine
to be certain you've gotten an accurate dipstick
reading. Running the engine with too little oil can
result in permanent engine damage.
Gasoline
• Remove fuel cap from the fuel tank.
Make sure the container from which you will pour
the gasoline is clean and free from rust or foreign
particles. Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in its container.
Gasoline that has been sitting for any period
longer than four weeks should be considered
stale.
• Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded regular,
unleaded premium or reformulated automotive
gasoline only. DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane
gasoline. Do not use gasoline containing
METHANOL. Replace fuel cap.
• To avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30 days or
longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and
let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
STORAGE section for additional information.
I
Check the fuel level periodically to avoid running
out of gasoline while operating the Yard Vacuum.
If the unit runs out of gas as it is chipping, it may
be necessary to unclog the unit before itcan be
restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section.
TOSTOPENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the
post to prevent accidental starting while the
equipment is unattended.
TOSTARTENGINE
operator is standing near the Yard
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
Vacuum while starting or operating. Do
not operate this unit unless the bag or
blower chute have been properly
installed.
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug.
2. The bag/chute switch button must be fully
depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle
or blower chute for engine to start.
3. Make sure bag/chute switch wire is connected to
engine and properly grounded.
4. Gas tank should be filled 3/4 to full before start-
ing.
5. When temperature_is above 32 degrees F:
• Move throttle control / choke level to START/
RUN position.
• Depress the primer bulb firmly with your
thumb three times. Wait about two seconds
between each push. Do not use the primer to
restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
See Figure 7.
When temperature is below 32 degrees F:
Move throttlecontrol/ choke lever on engine
toCHOKE position. (A warm engine may not
requirechoking.) See Figure 7.
If notusing choke to start engine, move throt-
tle control/choke lever to START/RUN posi-
tion.
• Depress the primerbulb firmlywithyour
thumb three times. Wait about twoseconds
8
between each push.
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