MTD 241-675-000 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
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POWER
VACUUMS
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Model Numbers
241-675-000
241-685-000
241-689-000
241677
241687
FORM NO. 770-5208F
INDEX
Safety Rules..................................................................2
Assembly.......................................................................3
Operation.......................................................................6
Adjustments..................................................................7
IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUIITIONS 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 YOUR POWER VACUUM. FAILURE TO COM ^LY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN
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YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WARNI №.
Your power vacuum was built to be opeiated according to the rules for safe operation in this manuai.
As with any type of power equipment, careiessness or error on the part of the operator can resuit in
serious injury, if you vioiate any of the; e ruies, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
1. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefi lly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the power
vacuum.
2. Never allow children to operate this power vaccum.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particular!:' small
children and pets.
4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank ir doors,
when engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any spilled
fuel before starting engine.
5. Do not change engine governor settings.
6. Do not put hands near rotating parts for any reason.
7. If the power vacuum should start to vibrate abnormally, s op the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is g jneral-
ly a warning of trouble.
8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving
parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire
and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental startin 3. Also
keep throttle control lever in the stop position.
9. If the power vacuum should become blocked with debris at any
point, shut engine off and wait until the impeller comes to i com
plete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Discon
nect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting.
Maintenance..................................................................7
Off-Season Storage......................................................9
Troubie Shooting..........................................................9
Replacement Parts ...............................................10-12
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DANGER
AC
10. Check all bolts for tightness at frequent periods.
11. Never store this power vacuum with fuel in the tank. Allow engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
12. Keep bag and equipment free of debris when not in use.
13. Never operate this power vacuum unless air duct and vacuum bag
are properly affixed in their place. Large zippered end of bag must
be closed when operating to prevent objects from being blown out.
14. Never empty vacuum bag when engine is running.
15. Never change inlet nozzle or auxiliary hose attachment when engine
is running.
16. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety
glasses or some other suitable eye protection when operating this
machine.
17. Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear and replace when
necessary.
18. Never operate as a leaf blower unless impeller guard and guard
assembly are properly affixed in their place.
19. Exercise caution whenever operating as a leaf blower. Do not allow
discharge to be pointed in the direction of persons.
20. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an inte nai combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or gi ass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local c r state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main
tained in effective working order by the opera or.
In the State of California the above is requirec by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have simiiar laws. Federal law! f apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
vacuum is observed from behind the unit in the
operating position.
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FIGURE 1.
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK
(See Figure 1)
A (1) Clutch Grip Assembly*
B
(1) Hairpin Clip*
C
(1) Clevis Pin*
D
(1) Extension Spring*
E
(1) Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thread*
F
(3) Hand Knobs
G
(3) Belleville Washers
I
(4) Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.75" Long
-J
(4) Hex Lock Nuts 1/4-20 Thread
K
(2) Stud Pins
L
(2) Push-On Speed Nuts
M
(1) Hex Jam Nut 1/4-20 Thread*
‘Self-Propelled Models Only.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
(See Figure 2)
N (1) Nozzle
O
P
Q
R
S
T
Upper Handle
(1)
Air Duct Assembly
(1)
(1) Clutch Rod (Self-Propelled Models Only)
(1) Directional Discharge Assembly
Impeller Guard
(1)
Bag
(1)
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Q
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 3.
Knob (F
Nozzle (N)y-y
FIGURE 4.
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Belleville
Washer (G),
Hand
TOW BAR KIT
Standard for push models, optional for selfpropelled models.
(See Figure 3)
U (2) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 1.00" Long
V
(4) Shoulder Spacers
W
(2) Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thread
X
(1) Truss Machine Screw 1/4-20 x .75" Long
(1) Lock Washer 1/4" I.D.
Y
Z
(1) Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thread
AA (1) Shoulder Bolt
AB (2)
AC (1)
Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
Hex Jam Lock Nut 3/8-16 Thread
(2) Tow Bar Halves (Not Shown)
ATTACHING THE NOZZLE
Place nozzle (N) in position on front of housing so that
it rests in flanges. Secure with one hand knob (F) and
belleville washer (G) (cupped side of washer against
-the nozzle). See figure 4.
Upper
Handle (O)
ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE
Place the upper handle (O) in position over lower
handle. Fasten with four hex bolts (I) and lock nuts (J)
-provided. See figure 5. Two 7/16" wrenches are re
quired.
Hand
Knob (F)
FIGURE 6.
^Belleville^/^\
asher
ATTACHING THE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY
Place air duct assembly (P) over opening on top of
housing. Secure with two hand knobs (F) and belleville
washers (G) (cupped side of washers against the air
-duct assembly). See figure 6.
INSTALLING THE BAG
1. Place the stud pins (K) in holes in upper handle
(head of pins go to the inside of handle). Secure
pins with push-on speed nuts (L) by holding speed
nut with box wrench and tapping pin with hammer.
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See figure 7.
FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 8.
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Stud P n
ji On Handle
Bag (T)
2. Assemble the bag by slipping the top straps on bag
(T) over upper handle. Hook two small straps over
stud pins on handle. Slip elastic opening of bag
over air duct assembly. Be certain elastic on bag
is placed over the flanges on air duct assembly.
—See figure 8.
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