MTD 242-662-000 User Manual

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• ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS •

POWER

VACUUMS

Important: Read Safety Rules

and Instructions Carefully

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shouid not be used

on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), if a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

in the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public

Made ^ in AMERICA

Resources Code). Other states may have simiiar iaws. Fédérai laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.

Model Numbers

242-660-000 242-662-000

242665

IMPORTANT!

Record the Model No. and Mfg. Code which appear on your unit in the space below. You

must have these numbers, along with the date

of purchase, in order to receive warranty or ser vice.

MEETS ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS

MODEL NO. MFG. CODE

FORM NO. 770-5207G

IMPORTANT

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFET' INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS

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MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE \OUR POWER VACUUM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUC TIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHE N YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- ^ HEED ITS WARNING.

Your power vacuum was juilt to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manu-

DANGER: al. As with any type of po ver equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result

in serious injury. If you vi( ilate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Read this operating and service instruction manual carefull;'. Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the po /ver vacu um.

2. Never allow children to operate this power vaccum.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particul irly small children and pets.

4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel tank indc ors, when engine is running, or while engine is hot. Wipe off any s Dilled 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 stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is g snerally a warning of trouble.

8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain £ll moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plui i wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. \lso 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 a com alete stop before attempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect s park plug wire to prevent accidental starting.

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. Never operate this power vacuum unless air duct and vacuum bag

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are properly affixed in their places. 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. Never change auxiliary hose attachment when engine is running.

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16. The manufacturer recommends that the operator wear safety glass es or some other suitable eye protection when operating this machine.

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Check the vacuum bag frequently for wear and replace when neces sary.

18,

Never operate as a leaf blower unless deflector assembly (optional equipment) is properly affixed in its 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.

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

Hardware pack may contain extra ite ns which are not used on your unit. Hardware is shown

approximately one-half size. Quantiti }s of parts and part numbers are shown in parentheses.

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

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Hex Bolts

-3/8-16 X 1-1/2"

Long

(710-0344)

-Lock Washers 3/8" I.D.

(736-0169)

Hex Nuts

3/8-16 Thread

(712-0798)

Hex Bolts

3/8-16 X 3/4"

Long

(710-0201)

Cupped Washers

3/8" I.D.

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ATTACHING THE

REAR WHEELS

Wheel Spacers

-f—1/2" I.D.

(750-0588)

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Flat Washers

1/2" I.D. x1" O.D.

(736-0272)

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AT ACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

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Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x

1-3/4" Long

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(710-0136)

Hex Lock Nuts

1/4-20 Thread

(712-0107)

Push Caps (726-0128)

ATTACHING THE AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY

Hand Knob

(720-0170)

Cupped

Washer 5/16" I.D.—W Q

(736-0242) ^

ATTACHING THE BAG

✓ —X Push-On

-Stud Pins

(711-0737)

—Speed Nuts

(1539-019)

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INCHES

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FIGURE 1.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

\ IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT

GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oii as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Upper Handle ,Bag

Rear

Wheels

Air Duct

Assembly FIGURE 1.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the vacuum is observed from behind the unit in the operating position.

TOOLS REQUIREO FOR ASSEMBLY

(2) 9/16" Wrenches (2) 7/16" Wrenches (1) Hammer or Rubber Mallet

UNPACKING

Remove the vacuum, loose parts, hardware pack and

literature from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is dis carded.

-LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON (See figure 1)

(1) Upper Handle (1) Lower Handle (1) Air Duct Assembly (2) Rear Wheels (1) Bag

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANOLE (Hardware A)

1. Raise the back of the unit off the floor approxi

mately 3 inches and block it so that the lower handle and rear wheels may be assembled.

2. Place lower handle in position on the vacuum, lin ing up the holes in the handle with the holes on

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the frame. See figure 2. Place hex bolts 3/4" long

through lower hole in handle and frame. Secure with 3/8" lock washers and hex nuts on the inside of frame, finger tight only.

3. Place hex bolts 1-1/2" long through upper hole in handle and frame. Secure with 3/8" cupped washers (cupped side against the frame) and hex nuts.

4. Tighten all four nuts and bolts using two 9/16" wrenches.

FIGURE 3.

FIGURE 4.

Axle''

Shaft

Flat

Washer

-ATTACHING THE REAR WHEELS (Hardware B)

1. Slide spacers onto the axle shafts. Place one flat washer on each shaft next to the spacers. See figure 3.

2. Place rear wheels in position on the shafts, then another flat washer. Secure with black push cap by placing the push cap in position and tapping

— on with hammer or rubber mallet. See figure 4.

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