Craftsman 247.770110 User Manual [en, es]

Operator’s Manual

4.5 Horse Power

YARD VACUUM

Model No. 247.770110

CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions.

Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Español

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Printed in U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10233G

(8/01)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Warranty Safety 3 Storage Assembly 5 Operation 7 Maintenanoe 10

Servioe and Adjustments

Troubleshooting Parts List 16

Limited Warranty on Craftsman Yard Vacuum

For one (1) year from the date of purohase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubrioated, and tuned up

aooording to the instruotions to the operator’s manual, Sears will repair or replaoe free of oharge any parts found to be defeotive in material or workmanship. Warranty servioe is available free of oharge by returning Craftsman equipment to your nearest Sears Servioe Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip oharge will apply. This Warranty applies only while this produot is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items whioh beoome worn during normal use, suoh as spark plugs, air oleaners, belts, and oil

filters.

• Tire replaoement or repair oaused by punotures from outside objeots, suoh as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs neoessary beoause of operator abuse, inoluding but not limited to, damage oaused by objeots, suoh

as stones or metal debris, oversized stook, impaoting objeots that bend the frame or orankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

• Repairs neoessary beoause of operator negligenoe, inoluding but not limited to, eleotrioal and meohanioal

damage oaused by improper storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, or failure to maintain the equipment aooording to the instruotions oontained in the operator’s manual.

• Engine (fuel system) oleaning or repairs oaused by fuel determine to be oontaminated or oxidized (stale). In

general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its purohase date.

• Equipment used for oommeroial or rental purposes.

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TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

This warranty gives you speoifio legal rights and you may also have other rights, whioh vary from state to state.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Horsepower: Engine Oil Type Engine Oil Capaoity 20 Ounoes Fuel Capaoity: 1 1/2 0uarts Spark Plug Champion RJ-19LM Spark Plug Gap .030"

4.5 Horse Power

SAE 30

Model N umber

Serial Number

Date of Purohase..................................

Reoord both serial number and date of purohase and keep in a safe plaoe for future referenoe.

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SAFETY

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.

DANGER: 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 for 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 inspect and 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.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

Never fuel machine indoors.

Never remove gas cap or add while the

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

before refueling.

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.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

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If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.

i. Never store the machine or fuel container

inside where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light (e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.)

j. To reduce a fire hazard, keep machine free

of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.

k. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes

before storing.

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 parts 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.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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.

ASSEMBLY

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.

REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON

• Cut the corners of the carton.

• Remove all loose parts.

• Remove packing material.

• Lift unit from the rear to discard packing material from under unit and roll unit out of carton.

• Check carton thoroughly for any other loose

parts.

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON (SeeFigure 1)

Handle Assembly Bag Blower Chute Safety Glasses (Not Shown)

A 20-oz. Bottle of Engine Oil (may be located in

bag)

• Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION

section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil

fill-up.

DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG

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.

ATTACHING THE HANDLE

• 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.

Secure the two handles by tightening the upper wing nuts (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle).

Remove the hairpin clips from the handle brackets and remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from the lower handle. See Figure 3.

Place the bottom holes in lower handle over the pins on handle brackets and secure with hairpin clips.

Insert carriage bolts through upper hole in lower handle from the outside and secure with wing nuts.

• Loosen the wing nut that 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.

ATTACHING THE BAG

• Grasp bag handle with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. 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 bagichute switch button attached to the

mounting bracket must be fuiiy depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handie when securing the bag or engine wiii not start.

ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE

NOTE: The bag must be removed before installing

the blower chute.

• Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide

locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use the end of mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5.

• Slip blower chute over rim of discharge opening

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 bagichute switch button attached to the

mounting bracket must be fuiiy depressed by the tip of front tab on the biower chute or engine wiii not start.

Figure 4

Figure 5

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 operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign 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

Chipper Chute

Nozzie Height Adjustment Lever

OPERATING CONTROLS (See Figure 6)

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.

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.

Blower Chute

Bag Handle

Throttle Control/

Choke Lever

Primer

Spark Piug Wire

Nozzie

Figure 6

Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever

Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging

from 5/8" to 4 1/8".

Throttle Control / Choke Lever

This single lever controls the engine speed, stop function, and the choke of the carburetor. Through four separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:

l^top

Engine

Off

Slow/ Idle

Primer

The primer is used to assist in cold starting an engine.

Starter Handle

Used to start the engine.

Start/ Run

1^1

Choke

Meets ANSI safety standards

Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

GAS ÄND OIL FILL-UP

Oil (one 20-oz. bottle shipped with unit)

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature. Follow the chart below.

Colder

5W30

32°F

SAE 30

Oil Viscosity Chart

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,

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 a false 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. DC NCT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline. Do not use gasoline containing

METHANCL. 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 STCRAGE section for additional information.

► Warmer

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoiine is extremeiy

fiammabie and the vapors are expiosive. Never fuei machine indoors or whiie the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

• 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 it can be restarted. Refer to SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

TO STOP ENGINE

• Move throttle control lever to STCP or CFF position.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the post to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.

WARNING: When moving throttle control

lever, be careful of heated surfaces and

sharp edges on muffler guard.

TO START ENGINE

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 grounded to mounting bracket.

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 beiow 32 degrees F:

• Move throttle control / choke lever on engine

to CHCKE position. (A warm engine may not require choking.) See Figure 7.

• If not using choke to start engine, move throt

tle control / choke lever to START/RUN posi tion.

• Depress the primer bulb firmly with your thumb three times. Wait about two seconds between each push.

NOTE: See air cleaner on side of engine for further

starting instructions.

Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle

and pull rope out until you feel a drag.

Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm

stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle.

Let the rope rewind slowly.

Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts, move throttle /choke lever gradu ally to START/RUN position.

If engine falters, move control lever to CHOKE

position, then back to START/RUN position.

10. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/ RUN position when operating the Yard Vacuum.

TO EMPTY BAG

• Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and unsnap bag clip from top of the lower handle. See Figure 8.

• Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release.

• Remove bag from over the rim of the discharge opening. Refer to Figure 4.

• Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 8.

• Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents.

• Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening.

• Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets.

• Twist the buttons to lock bag.

TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE

• Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock

rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward

engine to release. Refer to Figure 5.

• Remove blower chute from over the rim of the discharge opening.

OPERATION

Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste. Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles are vacuumed up through the nozzle and shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly and discharged into catcher bag or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.). Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to 1

1/2" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.

See Figure 9.

WARNING: Do not attempt to shred, chip, or vacuum any material larger than

specified on the machine or in this manual. Personal injury or damage to the machine could result.

IMPORTANT: The flail screen located inside the

housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, stop engine and remove and clean as instructed in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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Lubrication

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Clean equipment

Check engine oil

Change engine oil

Service air cleaner

Service spark plug

Service muffler

Clean engine

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

• The warranty on this Yard Vacuum does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed in this manual.

• Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to maintain your equipment properly.

• Follow the maintenance schedule.

• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect and ground the spark piug

wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

LUBRICATION

• Wheeis- Place a few drops of SAE 30 oil on each

shoulder screw once a season. Refer to Figure 6.

• Nozzle height adjustment levers- Lubricate

nozzle height adjustment levers with light oil. Refer to Figure 6.

• Locking Rod- Lubricate the lock rod and

compression springs which attach to the mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 4.

CLEAN EQUIPMENT

• Clean the Yard Vacuum thoroughly after each use.

• Wash the bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly in the shade.

• If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT section.

NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not

recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

• Remove oil fill dipstick.

• Check oil level on dipstick. Level should be at FULL mark.

• Replace dipstick and tighten.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, orSH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the expected operating temperature. Refer to operation section for viscosity chart.

• Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.

• Change engine oil after the first five hours of operation, and every twenty-five hours thereafter.

TO DRAIN OIL

Drain oil while engine is warm. Followthe instructions given below.

• Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel line and carburetor are empty.

• Remove oil fill dipstick.

• Tip unit on its side to drain through the oil fill tube.

• When engine is drained of all oil, refill with approximately 20 oz. of fresh oil. Refer to Gas

And Oil Fill-up in OPERATION section.

• Replace dipstick.

SERVICE AIR CLEANER

The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.,

from entering the carburetor and being forced into the

engine and is important to engine life and performance. The air cleaner consists of a foam filter.

Never run the engine without an air cleaner

completely assembled.

To Service Air Cleaner:

• Remove foam filter from plastic housing on top of engine.

• Wash in water and detergent solution, and squeeze (do not twist) until all dirt is removed.

• Rinse thoroughly in clear water.

• Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (do not twist) until completely dry, or allow to air dry.

• Saturate with engine oil and squeeze to distribute oil and remove excess oil.

• Replace foam filter in plastic housing

NOTE: If the foam filter is torn or damaged in any

way, replace it.

WARNING: WARNING: Temperature of

muffler and nearby areas may exceed 150° F{65°C). Avoid these areas.

SERVICE SPARK PLUG

• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to .030" at least once a season or every 50 hours of operation. See Figure 10. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each season. Refer to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Spark plug

should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and

washing with a commercial solvent.

SERVICE MUFFLER

• Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary.

• If your engine is equipped with a spark arrester screen assembly, remove after every 50 hours of use for cleaning and inspection. Replace if damaged.

WARNING: Do not operate the Yard Vacuum without a muffier or tamper with

the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters couid create a fire hazard.

CLEAN ENGINE

• Clean engine by removing dirt and debris with a cloth or brush.

• Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt, and debris from cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, and linkage. This will help ensure adequate cooling and engine speed.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any

adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark piug wire.

NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The nozzle can be adjusted to any of five positions, ranging from 5/8" to 4 1/8" ground clearance. The nozzle height has to be adjusted according to the conditions. Move the height adjustment levers

forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upward or

downward. It may be necessary to apply slight pressure to lower handle assembly, when shifting adjustment levers. See Figure 11.

NOTE: In general, raise the nozzle height to vacuum

a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the blower chute. Lower the nozzle height for smoother surfaces.

nearest Sears Service Center for repair and adjust ment.

WARNING: Do not attempt to alter the engine speed by tampering with the

engine’s governor iinkage. Doing so could result in serious personal injury and damage to the engine. The engine

RPM has been set at the factory.

REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN

If the discharge area becomes clogged, remove the

flail screen and clean area as follows.

• Stop the engine. Make certain the chipper shredder vacuum has come to a complete stop.

• Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire

before unclogging the discharge chute.

• Remove the vacuum bag or blower chute from the unit as instructed in the OPERATION section to obtain access to flail screen. See Figure 12.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: If any adjustments (e.g. carburetor) are made to the engine

The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and should not require adjustment. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your Yard Vacuum to a Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment.

whiie the engine is running, keep ciear of aii moving parts. Be carefui of heated surfaces and muffler.

ENGINE SPEED

The engine speed on your Yard Vacuum has been set at the factory. Do not attempt to increase the engine RPM. If you think that the engine is running

too fast or too slow, take your Yard Vacuum to the

Remove hex screw on right side of unit that

attaches to the flail screen. See Figure 13.

Figure 13

Remove hex screw and flat washer on top of rear housing near mounting bracket and the lock nut

that secures flail screen. See Figure 12.

Remove and clean the screen by scraping or

washing with water. Reinstall the screen.

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