It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for
proper fuel and amount.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR POWER VACUUMS
1. Read the operating and service instructing manua,!
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 io 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 tfieir
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.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(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.
16. Engage and disengage control lever, check for
free pivoting action. It may be necessary to read
just the control rod.
OPERATION
2. Place the air duct liner in the elbow of the air
duct and fasten in position as you assemble the
air duct in step 3. (See figure 1.)
3. Place the air duct in position on the blower hous
ing and fasten with four (4) flat washers and hex
nuts provided.
4. Slide the vacuum bag over the back of the upper
handle and snap the four flaps to hold the bag.
5. Fasten the deflector on the top of the air duct with
three hex screws, flat washers and hex nuts. (See
figure 1.)
6. Slide the bag over the air duct.
7. Fasten the nozzle to the front of the vacuum with
four flat washers and thumb nuts provided.
8. Use the following steps on the self propelled unit
only.
9. Fasten the throttle control to the right hand side
of the upper handle with one hex screw and hex
center locknut provided.
10. 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.
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine man
ual packed with lawn mowet 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
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.
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.
11. Place ferrule through control lever.
12. Place flat washer over ferrule and thread control
rod into ferrule about eight or nine turns.
13. Hook formed end of control rod in the shifting
finger.
14. Place curved face of spacer towards the outside
of upper handle left hand side.
15. Fasten control lever in position with hex screw and
two hex nuts provided.
SELF PROPELLED MODEL
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.
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246-670A
246-680A
IF YOU WRITE TO US ABOUT THIS AliTICLE
OR IF YOU ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS AL
WAYS MENTION THIS MODEL & SERIAL NO
MODEL
cape located on the uppe/ right
hand side. This should be open
when the bag becomes half full.
FIGURE 1. EXPLODED VIEW OF UPPER HANDLE
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PARTS LfST FOR MODEL 246-670A AND 246-680A
REF.
NO.
PART
NO.
1720-0142
2710-0606
COLOR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
Grip (246-680A)
HexScr. 1/4-20x1.50” Lg.*
(246-680A)
3711-0596
4
736-0108
Control Rod (246-680A)
FI. Wash. .510” I.D. X .75”
O.D. (246-680A)
5711-0179
6712-0107
Adj. Ferrule (246-680A)
Hex Center L-Nut 1^-20 Thd.
(246-680A)
7736-0173
Flat Wash. .28” I.D. x .75”
O.D.X.063
8710-0289Hex Scr. 1/4-20 X.50” Lg.*
731-0212
9
10
12262
1112710-0106
12234
13712-0107
1415764-0127
12104
712-0107
16
17
11609
Air Duct
Air Duct Liner
Hex Scr. 1/4-20 X1.25” Lg. *
Upper Handle
Hex Center L-Nut V4-20 Thd.
Vacuum Bag
Deflector
Hex Center L-Nut V4-20 Thd.
Throttle Control Assy.—
Comp. (246-680A)
710-0606
18
1920748-0210
12226
2122746-0229
Hex Scr. 1/4-20x1.50” Lg.*
Spacer (246-680A)
Control Lever (246-680A)
Conduit and Wire (246-680A
Only)
07470
Throttle Control—Knob
(246-680A)
731-0344
23
24
11598
Plastic Label (246-680A)
Throttle Control Ass’y-
(246-680A)
NEW
PART
N
NOTE: This instruction manual covers various
models and all accessories shown do not neces
sarily apply to your model vacuum.
(463—Top Flite Red)
When ordering parts, if color or finish is important use
the appropriate color code shown above (e.g. Top Flite
Red Finish—12236 (463).)
The engine is NOT under warranty by the vacuum
manufacturer.
If repairs or service is needed
on the engine, please contact
your nearest authorized en
gine service outlet. Check the
"Yellow Pages" of your tele
phone book under "Engines
—Gasoline."
*For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts, and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained lo
cally, order by part number and size as shown on parts list.
FMMfMtiallw
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246-670A
246-680A
NOTE;
Cable clip must be assembled
to lower handle as shown, with
open end towards the engine.
(463—Top Flite Red)
When ordering ports, if color or finish is important use
the appropriate color code shown alcove (e.g. Top Flite
Red Finish—12236 (463).)
models and all accessories shown do not neces
sarily apply to your model vacuum.
The engine is NOT under warranty by the vacuum
manufacturer.
If repairs or service is needed
on the engine, please contact
your nearest authorized en
gine service outlet. Check the
"Yellow Pages" of your tele
phone book under "Engines
—Gasoline."
FMMfMtMtiM
*For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts, and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained lo
cally, order by part number and size as shown on parts list.
*For faster service obtain standard nuts and bolts locally. If these items
cannot be obtained locally, order by part number and size as shown
on the parts list.
10
NEW
PART
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POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
mRTS INFORMATION
BRIGGS & STRATTON, TECUMSEH AND PEERLESS
PARTS AND SERVICE
Ports and service for oil MTD manufactured power
equipment are available through the authorized service
firms listed below. All orders should specify the model
number of your unit, parts numbers, description of parts
and the quantity of each port required.
ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
Auto Electric & Corburator Co...2625 4th Ave. S
ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Sutton's Lawn Mower Shop
Mity Mite Motors, Inc;
CALIFORNIA SAN BERNARDINO
Lawn Mower Supply Co
J.W. Jewett Co
Luttig 8> Severson
COLORADO DENVER
South Denver Lawn Equip
CONNECTICUT SUFFIELD
The Jones 8i Ramsey Co
FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE
Rodeo Distributors .....................2403 Market St
MoZ'AII of Florida, Inc
GEORGIA EAST POINT
East Point Cycle & Key
ILLINOIS LYONS
Keen Edge Co
INDIANA ELKHART
Ports 8i Sales Inc
Brown Equip. Dist., Inc
IOWA DUBUQUE
Power Lawn & Garden Equip. .2551 J.F. Kennedy —52001
Briggs 8t Stratton, Tecumseh and Peerless ports an
service should be handled by your nearest authorized
engine service firm. Check the yellow pages of your
telephone directory under the listing Engines
Gasoline, Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh Lauson
NEW YORK CARTHAGE
Gamble Dist., Inc
Kimber's, Inc...............................115 N. Geddes St
Henry W. O'Neil & Associates ..410 N. Goodman St. ...14609
Victory Motors, Inc......................605 S. Cherokee
Ada Auto Supply
OREGON PORTLAND
Kenton Supply Co
PENNSYLVANIA LANCASTER
Raub Supply Co
Bluemont Co
TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE
Master Repair Service
Memphis Cycle & Supply Co
American Sales & Service, Inc.. 1922 Lynnbrook
TEXAS DALLAS
Marr Brothers, Inc...................... 423 E. Jefferson
Bullard* Supply Co
Cotto & Putty, Inc
Woodson Sales Corp
UTAH SALT LAKE CITY
A-1 Engine 8t Mower Co
VERMONT BURLINGTON
Vermont Appliance Co
VIRGINIA RICHMOND
RBI Corp
WASHINGTON SEATTLE
Bailey’s Rebuild, Inc
WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON
Young's, Inc
WISCONSIN APPLETON
Automotive Supply Co
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SYRACUSE
ROCHESTER
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GOLDSBORO
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CLEVELAND
CARROL
WILLARD
MANSFIELD
ADA
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PITTSBURGH
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MEMPHIS
HOUSTON
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SAN ANTONIO
FORT WORTH
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West End Ave
327 Battleground Ave.. 27402
515 N. George St
687 Seville Rd. ........... 44281
301 E. 12th St.............. 74820
8216 N. Denver Ave. . 97217
James & Mulberry Sts...17604
11125 Frankstown Rd.. 15235
2423 Broadway, N.E. ..37917
421 Monroe Ave
2409 Commerce St
P.O. Box 2408
1702 N. Sylvania
437 E. 9th St
44 Lakeside Ave
963 Myers St
1325 E. Madison St. ...98102
233 Virginia St., E. ...25301
123 S. Linwood Ave. ..54911
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13619
13204
27530
44102
43112
44890
74401
S8103
38117
75203
77003
78206
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84111
05401
23260
WARRANTY PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY
The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer from defects in workmanship and materials, defects which are NOT detected
at the time of manufacture. It does not provide for the unlimited and unrestricted replacement of ports. Use and maintenance are
the responsibility of the customer. The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for conditions over which it has no control.
Simply put, if it's the manufacturer's fault, it's the manufacturer's responsibility; if it's the customer's fault, it's the customer’s
responsibi lity.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER'S
WARRANTY INCLUDES
1. Replacement of Missing Ports on new equipment. 1. Model Number of unit involved.
2. Replacement of Defective Ports within the warranty period. 2. Date unit was purchased or first put into service.
3. Repair of Defects within the warranty period. 3. Date of failure.
AH claims MUST be substantiated with the following
information:
4. Nature of failure.
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