MTD 244-670A User Manual

Owner's Operating
Service Instruction

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Manual

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• REPAIR PARTS

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Model Nos.

244-670A

244-680A

For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc will replace for the original purchaser, free
of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material
or workmanship. All transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty
must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not include replacement of parts which become
inoperative through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance or alterations by
unauthorized persons. This warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery , battery charger or any
component parts thereof. For service on these units, refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty.

The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effectiive only if the warranty

card has been properly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER

NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

MTO PRODUCTS INC

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARRANTY

5389 WEST 130th STREET P. O. BO X 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111

FORM NO. 770-4890

IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWER VACUUMS

1. Read the operating and service instructing manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and proper use of the power vacuum.

2. Never allow children to operate this power vac

uum.

3. Keep the area of operation clear or all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

4. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill fuel

tank indoors, 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 rea
son.

7. If the power vacuum should start to vibrate ab

normally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.

8. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make cer

tain all moving parts have come to a complete

stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire

away from plug to prevent accidental starting.

Also keep throttle control lever in the stop posi
tion.

9. If the power vacuum should become blocked with
debris at any point shut engine off and wait until
the impeller comes to a complete stop before at
tempting to remove the obstruction. Disconnect
spark 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 starting 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 attach

ment 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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

(Refer to figures 1, 2 and 3)

1. Place the upper handle in position and fasten with

four (4) hex screws and hex centerlock nuts pro
vided.

2. Place the air duct in position on the blower hous

ing and fasten with four (4) flat washers and hex
nuts provided.

3. Slide the vacuum bag over the back of the upper

handle and snap the four flaps to hold the bag.

4. Slide the bag over the air duct.

5. Fasten the nozzle to the front of the vacuum with

four flat washers and thumb nuts provided.

6. Use the following steps on the self propelled unit

only.

7. Fasten the throttle control to the right hand side
of the upper handle with one hex screw and hex
center locknut provided.

1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine man
ual packed with lawn mower for complete instruc
tions for care and maintenance of engine. READ
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

START ENGINE

After the engine has been properly fueled and oiled
(refer to engine operating and maintenance instruc
tions), start engine in the following manner.

PUSH MODEL 244-670A

1. Move throttle control lever on engine to START po
sition.

2. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm pull.

Do not pull out so far that rope stops with a jerk as

this will cause rope failure. Do not allow rope and

handle to snap back into place.

3. After two or three full firm pulls on recoil (or as

soon as engine fires), move speed control to run
position.

8. Secure throttle control cable to the lower handle
with the cable clip provided. NOTE: Cable clip

must be assembled to lower handle with the open
end towards the engine. This will prevent wear
to the bag.

9. Place ferrule through control lever.

10. Place flat washer over ferrule and thread control

rod into ferrule about eight or nine turns.

11. Hook formed end of control rod in the shifting

finger.

12. Place curved face of spacer towards the outside

of upper handle left hand side.

13. Fasten control lever in position with hex screw and

two hex nuts provided.

14. Engage and disengage control lever, check, for

free pivoting action. It may be necessary to read

just the control rod.

4. Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and
light load for the first few hours as you would a
new automotive engine.

5. To stop engine, move speed control lever on en

gine to STOP position.

6. If carburetor needs adjustment to start or for oper

ation, see "Carburetor Readjustment" section.

SELF PROPELLED MODEL 244-680A

1. Place drive engagement lever in the neutral posi
tion (towards the operator).

2. Move throttle control lever on handle to START

position.

3. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm pull.
Do not pull out so far that rope stops with a jerk
as this will cause rope failure. Do not allow rope
and handle to snap back into place.

244-670A
244-680A

IF YOU WRITE TO US ABOUT THIS A^TICLE

OR IF YOU ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS AL

WAYS MENTION THIS MODEL & SERIAL NO

MODEL

cape located on the upper right

hand side. This should be open

when the bag becomes half full.

FIGURE 1. EXPLODED VIEW OF UPPER HANDLE

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