MTD 24A-070H299 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRF[SM ®

675 Series Engine

POWER PROPELLED YARD VACUUM

Model No. 247.77366

o SAFETY

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

CAUTION: Before using

this product, read this

manual and follow all

MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

safety rules and operating

instructions.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com

FORMNO.769-06238

7/13/2010

WarrantyStatement..................................Page2

SafeOperationPractices..........................Pages3-6

SafetyLabels............................................Page7

Assembly..................................................Pages8-11

Operation..................................................Pages12-15

ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages16-21

Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page22

TroubleShooting.......................................Page23

PartsList...................................................Page24-34

RepairProtectionAgreement...................Page38

Espa_ol.....................................................Page39

ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover

CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY

FORTWOYEARSfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,Defectiveproductwill

receivefreerepairor freereplacementif repairisunavailable.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor ifrentedtoanotherperson.

Forwarrantycoveragedetails to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com

This warranty covers ONLYdefects in materialandworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedto sparkplug,aircleaner,belt,and oilfilter.

• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Tireorwheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationormaintenance.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto,damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orbyimpacting objectsthatbendtheframe.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountof engineoil,orfailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontained intheoperator'smanual.

• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).in general,fuelshouldbeused within30 daysof itspurchasedate.

• Normaldeteriorationandwearofthe exteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineSeries: 675 EngineOilType: SAE30 EngineOilCapacity: 18ounces

FuelCapacity: 1 1/2 Quarts SparkPlug: Champion®RJ19LM

SparkPlugGap: .020"

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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowallinstructionsin thismanual beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failureto complywith theseinstructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyou seethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera- tionpracticesin thismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableofamputatingfingers,hands, toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.

TRAINING

• Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionson themachineand in themanualbeforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keep thismanualinasafeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety instructions.Failuretodosocanresultin seriousinjurytothe operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-4MY-

HOME.

• Befamiliarwithallcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsofageto operatethis machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesinthismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

• Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper instruction.

• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthefeeding chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththerotating impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

• Neverattempttounclogeitherthefeed intakeordischarge opening,removeor emptybag,orinspectandrepairthe machine whilethe engineis running.Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilall movingpartshavecometoa completestop.Disconnectthespark plugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.

Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsandinstruc-

tionsinthismanualandonthemachine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.

Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich couldbepickeduporthrownandcausepersonalinjuryor damageto the machine.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperation andwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepair,to protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto theeyes.

• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand

shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtinmovable parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthechipperchute.

• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto

besurethemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachinefor any damageat frequentintervals.

• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.

SafeHandlingof Gasoline: Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailerbed withaplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

• Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailerand refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwithaportablecontainer,rather thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthe fuel tankor containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof

ignition.

• Neverfuelmachineindoors.

• Neverremovegas capor addfuel whiletheengineishotorrun- ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingthe engine.

• Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageandremoveany

fuelsoakeddebris.

• Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan openflame,sparkor pilotlightas onawaterheater,spaceheater,

furnace,clothesdryerorothergas appliances.

OPERATION

• Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor in thefeeding chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

• Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethechipperchute,feed intake,andcuttingchamberare emptyandfreeofalldebris.

• Thoroughlyinspectall materialto beshreddedandremoveany metal,rocks,bottles,cans,orotherforeignobjectswhichcould causepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.

• Iftheimpellerstrikesaforeignobjector ifyourmachineshould startmakinganunusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshut theengineoff.Allowtheimpellerto cometoacompletestop.

Disconnectthe sparkplugwire,grounditagainstthe engineand

performthefollowingsteps: a. Inspectfordamage.

b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts. c. Checkfor anyloosepartsandtightento assurecontinued

safeoperation.

• Donot allowanaccumulationof processedmaterialto buildupin thedischargearea.Thiscan preventproperdischargeandresult

inkickbackof materialthroughthefeedopening.

• Donot attempttoshredorchipmateriallargerthanspecified

on the machineor inthis manual.Personalinjuryormachine damagecouldresult.

• Neverattempttounclogeitherthefeedintakeordischarge openingwhilethe engineis running.Shuttheengineoff,waituntil all movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwireand grounditagainsttheenginebeforeclearingdebris.

• Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbaganddischargechuteproperly attachedtothe machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbag whilethe engineisrunning.Vacuumbagmustbekeptclosedat all timesduringoperation.

• Neveroperatewithouteithertheinletnozzleor optionalhose attachment(ifapplicable)properlyattachedtothemachine.

Neverattempttoattachorchangeeitherattachmentwhilethe

engineisrunning.

• Keepallguards,deflectorsand safetydevicesin placeand operatingproperly.

• Keepyourfaceandbodybackandtothesideof the chipper chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothemachineto avoidaccidental kickbackinjuries.

• Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingand keepafirmholdonthehandles.

• Donot operatethismachineonapaved,gravelornon-level surface.

• Donot operatethismachinewhileunderthe influenceofalcohol or drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancausea burn.Do not touch.

• Neverpick uporcarrymachinewhiletheengineisrunning.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,use care

andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance andthenameofthe nearestservicedealer.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.

• Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessat frequentintervals tokeepthe machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamageandrepair,ifneeded.

Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engineand makecertaintheimpellerandallmovingpartshavestopped. Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine topreventunintendedstarting.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed oftheengine.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Followthismanualfor safeloading,unloading,transporting,and

storageof thismachine. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereis an

openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer,etc.

Allowmachinetocoolatleast5minutesbeforestoring.

• Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualfor properinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

• If thefueltankhasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protecttheenvironment.

• Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan AverageUsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or60hoursof operation.Atthe endoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallybyanauthorizedservicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyandnot wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donot modifyengineinanyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto arunawayengineand causeittooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,andmayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbeusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brushcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(ifany).

Ifasparkarrestorisused,itshouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateof Californiathe aboveis required

bylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorfor themufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine beforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and

operate

WARNING-- ROTATING BLADES

Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine isrunning. There are rotating blades

inside

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BYSTANDARDS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

BYSTANDARDS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

WARNING-- THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can ricochet.

EYEPROTECTION

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.

WARNING-- GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

Operation Of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry

Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May Be

Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws Or Regula=

tions To Fire Prevention Requirements.

Keep hands out of inlets

while engine is running.

Rotating blades are

STOP

inside.

FRONT WHEEL / VACUUM NOZZLE

HEmGHT ADJUSTER

For use in grass to

pickup

_eaves and debris

R EAD OPERA TO R'S MANU AL. KEEP HANDS OUT OF INLET AND DISCHARGE OPENINGS WHILE MACHINE

IS RUNNING . ROTATING BLADES ARE INSIDE .

TURN ENGINE OFF AND ALLOW IMPELLER TOCOME TOCOMPLETE STOP

BEFORE REM OVlNG BAG.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAR A CLOG OR JAM WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING . DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT BAG OR OPTIONA L BLOWER CHUTE IN

PLACE. DO NOT STAND ORWALK IN FRONT OF BLOWER CHUTE OR AIM ITAT BYSTANDERS. OBJECTS THROWN OUT OF DISCHARGE CAN CA USE PERSONAL INJU RY. DO NOT OPERATEWHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND .

WEAR APPRO VED SAFE TY GLASSES.

TO AVOID SERIOUSINJU RY

To pick up wet material

pine cones_

acorns Or

materia_ on pavement.

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshippedwithoutgasolineoroil intheengine.

Becertainto serviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedinthe Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.

NOTE:Referenceto rightandlefthandsideofthe YardVacuumis observedfromtheoperatingpositionlookingforwardto the frontof the

machine.

OPENING CARTON

1. Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtop to bottom.

2. Removeall looseparts.

3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.

REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON

1. Liftunit fromthe reartodetachitfromunderlyingcartonmaterial androllunit outofcarton.

2. Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.

NOTE:Makesurenottocrimpcableswhileremovingloosepartsor theentire unitfromthecarton.

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON

(See Figure 1)

• UpperandLowerHandle

• HoseAssembly

• SafetyGlasses

• EngineOil(Maybelocatedinbag)

• Bag

• BlowerChute

• Operator'sManual

Safety Glasses

Operator'sManual

Hose

Assembly

BlowerChute

Bottle of EngineOil

Figure1

ATTACHING THE HANDLE

1. Removethehairpinclipsfromthehandlebracketsand removethe carriagescrewsandwingnutsfromthelowerhandle.

a. Placethebottomholesinlowerhandleoverthepinsonthe

handlebracketsand securewith hairpinclips. SeeFigure2.

b. insertcarriagescrewsthroughupperholeinlowerhandlefrom

theinsideandsecurewithwingnuts.SeeFigure2.

2. a. Unfoldtheupperhandleuntilitalignswithlowerhandle.Make surethe ropeguideis ontherightsideofupperhandle.See Figure3.

IMPORTANT:Makesurethecablesareroutedoutsidethelower handle.Also,donotcrimpthecableswhile liftingupthehandles.

b. Securethetwohandlesbytighteningthe handleknobs(carriage

boltsmustbeseatedproperlyintothehandle).See Figure3.

Pullthetwo cabletiesattachedto thecablestightapproximately 8 inchesfromeachcableendandplacethecablesintothecable guide.

Loosenthewingnutthatsecurestheropeguideto the rightsideof upperhandle.

a. Pullthestarterropeoutoftheengineslowly.SeeFigure4. b. Slipthestarterropeintotheropeguide.Tightenthewingnut.

SeeFigure4.

Figure2

Figure3

Figure4

_, ATTACHING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY

1. a. Slidehoseadapterof hoseassemblyintothebaseadapter locatedon theleftfrontof theYardVacuum.SeeFigure5.

b. Pullspringloadedpinouton thebaseandalignpinwiththe first

hole(closesttotheendofthetube)inthehoseadapter.

c. Releasethepintolockthehosein place.

2. a. Snapthehosehandlefirstintotheupperhose handlebracket andthenintothelowerhosehandlebracket.

b. Layhosetubingincurvedendof handlenextto chipperchute.

SeeFigure6.

ATTACH ING TH E BAG

Graspbaghandlewithonehandandslidelockingrodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengine.Usetheendofmounting bracketas leveragewhenslidingthelockingrod.

a. Slipbagovertherim of thedischargeopeningandrelease

lockingrodto securebagin place.SeeFigure7.

Figure5

b. Snapbagclipto thetopofthelowerhandle. c. Placethelowerstrapsonthebagoverthe topof lowerhandle,

hookingthemon thestuds.SeeFigure7.

NOTE:The bag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedto themountingbracket mustbefullydepressedby thetipof fronttabon baghandlewhen securingthebagorenginewillnotstart.

Figure6

Figure7

ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE f

NOTE:Thebagmust beremovedbeforeinstallingtheblowerchute.

1. a. Graspblowerchutewithonehandandslidelockingrodon mountingbracketwithotherhandtowardengine.Usetheendof mountingbracketas leveragewhenslidingthelockingrod.See Figure8.

b. Slipblowerchuteoverrimof dischargeopeningandrelease

lockingrodto securechuteinplace,asin Figure8.

c. Raisethe nozzleheighttothehighestsettingwhenusingthe

blowerchute.Refertonozzleheightadjustmentbelow.

NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothemountingbracket mustbefullydepressedbythetip of fronttab onthe blowerchuteor enginewillnotstart.

Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming anymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Thenozzlecan beadjustedtoanyfivepositions,rangingfrom5/8" to4-1/8"groundclearance.Thenozzleheighthastobe adjusted accordingtoyardconditions.

1. Depressnozzleheightadjustmentlevertowardswheel.See

Figure9.

2. Movetheheightadjustmentleverforwardor backwardto adjust thenozzleupwardsordownwards.Makesure bothleversarein thesameposition.

3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.

Figure8

NOTE:In general,raisethe nozzleheighttovacuumathicklayerof leavesortooperatewiththeblowerchute.Lowerthenozzleheightfor

smoothersurfaces.

Figure9

Drive Control

Speed Thr( Control Choke Control

Starter

Bag

Lower Hose Bracket

Bag Handle

HoseAssembl'

Hose

Blower Chipper

Chute Chute

NozzleHeig Adjustment Lever

Figure10

Nowthat youhavesetup youryardvacuumforoperation,get acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Thesearedescribedbelow andillustratedon thispage.Thisknowledgewill allowyoutouseyour newequipmenttoitsfullestpotential.

Theoperationofanyyard vacuumcan resultinforeignobjectsbeing

thrownintothe eyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Always Iwearthe safetyglassesprovidedwiththisunit oreye shieldswhile [operatingor performinganyadjustmentsor repairsonit.

CHIPPER CHUTE

Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesupto 1-1/2"in diametertobe fedinto theimpellerforchipping.SeeFigure10.

DRIVE CONTROL

Locatedon theundersideof the upperhandle,thedrivecontrolisused toengage/disengagewheels.Fullysqueezethedrivecontrolagainst theupperhandletoengagethewheels;releasetodisengage.(DO NOTslipclutch).

SPEED CONTROL

Locatedon theleftsideoftheupperhandle,thespeedcontrolis used toselectthe forwardspeedof the yardvacuum.

Oil Fill

GasolineFill

)ark PlugWire

Nozzle/Hose

Lever

Nozzle

iMPORTANT:Movethespeedcontrolonlywhenthe engineis

running.Changingthespeedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoffcan

damagetheyardvacuum.

NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Usedtoadjustthenozzlegroundclearancerangingapproximately

from5/8"to 4-1/8".See Figure10.

NOZZLE

Yardwastesuchasleavesorpineneedlescan bevacuumedup throughthe nozzlefor shredding.

HOSE ASSEMBLY

Usedasanalternativeto thenozzletovacuumyardwastesuchas

leavesor pineneedlesinhardto reachplaces.SeeFigure10.

NOZZLE/HOSE VAC LEVER

Thenozzle/hosevachandleislocatedon topofthe nozzle.Useit to switchvacuumsuctionbetweenthenozzleandthehoseassembly.

HOSE HANDLE

Usedtoguidehoseassemblywhenvacuuming.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanYardVacuumsconformto the safetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSi).

BAG HANDLE

Usedtograspbaginorderto assistinattaching,removing,and emptyingbag.SeeFigure10.

BAG

Collectsshreddedmaterialfed throughthechipperchuteorvacuumed throughthenozzleorhose.

BLOWER CHUTE

Whenattachedtounit,theblowerchuteisusedtodischargeyard wastesuchas leaves,pineneedle,or smalltwigsacrossyard.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolsthe enginespeedandstopfunction.Through threeseparatepositionson theleverfromleftto right,theoperationis

asfollows:

Start/Run Slow/Idle EngineOff

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolisusedtochokethecarburetorandassistinstarting theengine.

Althoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W30,10W30,etc.) improvestarting

incoldweather,theywill resultinincreasedoilconsumptionwhen usedabove32°ECheckyourengineoillevelmorefrequentlyto avoid possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowonoil.

1. Checktheoillevelmakingcertainnotto rubthedipstickalongthe insidewallsof the oilfill tube.Thiswouldresultinafalsedipstick reading.RefilltoFULLmarkondipstick,ifnecessary.Capacity isapproximately18oz.Overfillingwillcausetheenginetosmoke profuselyandwillresultin poorengineperformance.

2. Replaceoilfilldipstickandtighten.

3. KeepoillevelatFULL.Runningtheenginewithtoolittleoilcan resultin permanentenginedamage.

Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Neverfuel machineindoors or whiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars, pipes,andothersourcesof ignition.

Gasoline

1. Removefuelcapfromthefueltank.

2. Makesurethecontainerfromwhichyouwillpourthegasolineis cleanandfreefromrustorforeignparticles.Neverusegasoline thatmaybe stalefromlongperiodsof storageinitscontainer.

Gasolinethathasbeensittingforanyperiodlongerthanfour

weeksshouldbeconsideredstale.

3. Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly toapproximately1-1/2inchesbelowtopof necktoallowforfuel expansion.DonotusegasolinecontainingMETHANOL.Replace fuelcap.

STARTER HANDLE

Usedto startthe engine.

GAS AND OiL FILL-UP

Oil (one bottle shipped with unit) First TimeUse

1. Removeoilfilldipstick.

2. WiththeYardVacuumon levelground,useafunnelto empty entirecontentsofoilbottleprovidedintotheengine.

3. Replaceoilfill dipstickandtighten.

Subsequent Uses Onlyuse highqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIserviceclassification

SF,SG,or SH.Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingto the expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chartbelow:

/_Colder_ 32°F _Warme_

0il Viscosity Chart

Useofalcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor usingethanolor

methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadsto separationandforma- tionofacidsduringstorage.Acidicgascandamagethe fuelsystem of anenginewhilein storage.

Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore storagefor30 daysorlonger.Drainthe gastank,starttheengine andletitrununtilthefuellinesandcarburetorareempty.Use freshfuelnextseason.SeeSTORAGEInstructionsfor additional

nformaton.

mayoccur.

NOTE:Checkthefuellevel periodicallyto avoidrunningoutofgaso- linewhileoperatingthe YardVacuum.Iftheunitrunsout of gasasit ischipping,it maybe necessarytounclogthedischargeareabeforeit

canbe restarted.RefertoSERVICEANDMAINTENANCEsection.

BagYC_hutei/

SwitchWire /

TopView

iiii FrontTab i ..............................

Figure11

ChokeControl

Whenmovingthrottlecontrollever,becarefulof heatedsurfacesand sharpedgesonmufflerguard.

TO START ENGINE

1. Attachsparkplugwire andrubberbootto sparkplug.

2. Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonmustbefullydepressedbythe tip offronttabon baghandleor blowerchutefor enginetostart.See

Figure11.

3. Makesurebag/chuteswitchwire is connectedto engineand groundedtomountingbracket.SeeFigure11.

4. Gastankshouldbe filled3/4tofull beforestarting.

5. Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit) ,_ position.See

Figure12.

6. MovethechokecontrolI'_'1 towardthethrottlecontroltochoke theengine'scarburetor.(Awarmenginemaynotrequirechoking.)

See Figure12.

7. Standingbehindtheunit,graspstarterhandleandpullropeout untilyoufeel adrag.

8. Pullthe ropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepa firm griponthestarterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.

9. Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.Whenenginestarts, movechokecontrolgraduallyawayfromthe throttlecontrol.

10. if enginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardthethrottle controland repeatsteps7 through9.

11. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolinthe START/RUN positionwhenoperatingtheYardVacuum.

TO STOP ENGINE

1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow(turtle)_ position. Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore

stoppingengine.

2. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOP or OFFposition.

Figure12

3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundittopreventaccidental startingwhiletheequipmentisunattended.

TO EMPTY BAG

1. Unhookbagstrapsfromthelowerhandle.

2. Unsnapbagclip fromthetopoflowerhandle.See Figure13.

3. Graspbaghandlewithonehandandpulllock rodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengineto release.

4. Liftbagoffbackof unit.

5. Twistthetwobuttonsonthebackof thebagto unlockandempty contents.SeeFigure14.Holdbaghandleandbagclipwhile emptyingthecontents.

6. Compressbagopeningandfold innerflap overopening.

7. Foldouterflapoverinnerflapand insertbuttonsonthebag throughmetaloutlets.SeeFigure14.

8. Twistthebuttonsto lockbag.Placebagbackontounitas instructedintheASSEMBLYsection.

Figure13

TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE

1. Graspblowerchutewithone handandpull lockrodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengineto release.Referto Figure

8 intheASSEMBLYsection.

2. Removeblowerchutefromovertherimofthe dischargeopening.

USING THE NOZZLE VACUUM

1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthe top positionon thenozzleto vacuumthroughnozzle.SeeFigure15.

2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein the firsthole(closesttotheend ofthetube)ofthehoseadaptertooperatethenozzlevac.

3. Placebothhandsontop oftheupperhandleandfullyliftthedrive controlagainsttheupperhandletopropeltheunitoveryard.

4. Usethe speedcontrolto chooseeitherthe highorlow speed.The speedcontrolmaybemovedeitherwhiletheunitis propellingor beforeengagingthewheels.

IMPORTANT:Movethe speedcontrolonlywhentheengineis running.Changingthe speedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoffcan damagetheyardvacuum.

Inner

Flap

OuterFlal:

Figure14

Yardwastesuchas leavesandpineneedlescanbevacuumedup throughthenozzleforshredding.Aftermaterialhasbeenshredded bytheflail bladesontheimpellerassembly,itwill bedischarged intocatcherbagorthroughblowerchute.Donotattempttoshredor chipany materialotherthanvegetationfoundin a normalyard(i.e. branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoidfibrousplantssuchastomato vinesor palmfrondsuntiltheyare thoroughlydriedout.Materialssuch asstalksor heavybranchesupto 1-1/2"indiametermaybefedinto thechipperchute.

specifiedonthe machineorin thismanual.Personalinjuryor

to themachinecould result.

IMPORTANT:Theflailscreenis locatedinsidethe housinginthe dischargearea.if the flailscreenbecomesclogged,removeandclean

asinstructedin theSERVICE&MAINTENANCEsection.Forbest performance,itis alsoimportanttokeepthechipperbladesharp.

Donotat anytimemakeanyadjustmentswithoutfirststopping

engineanddisconnectingsparkplugwire.

Vac Lever

Figure15

USING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY

1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthe bottompositionon thenozzle toredirectvacuumtothehoseassembly.SeeFigure16.

2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein the secondholeof thehose adaptertooperatethe hoseassembly.

3. Unhookthehosefromupperhandlebracketandgraspthehose handletoguidewhilevacuumingyardwastesuchas leavesor pineneedlesin hardto reachplaces.

Figure16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundittoprevent unintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhile performinganyadjustmentsorrepairs.

EachUse

1. Engineoil level

2. Looseormissinghardware

3. Unitandengine.

1st5 - 8 hours

25 hours

1. Engineoil

1. Engineoilt

2. Aircleaner

3. Controllinkagesandpivots

50 hours

Annuallyor100hours

1. Engineoil

1. Sparkplug

BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

2. Cleanor replace

3. Lubewithlight oil

1. Change

1. Cleanandadjustgap,orelse

1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof

Underheavyloador inhightemperatures

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest SearsService

Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

= =

replacewithnewplug.

fuelor addagasolineadditiveto the gasin thetank.

Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming

Ianymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring _operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

• Thewarrantyon thisyardvacuumdoesnotcoveritemsthat have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas

instructedhere.

• Someadjustmentswillhavetobemadeperiodicallyto maintain yourunit properly.

• Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethesearetight.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking the Spark Plug Cleansparkplugandresettheelectrodegapto0.020"atleastoncea

season;replaceevery100hoursofoperation.

• Cleanareaaroundthesparkplugbase.Donotsandblastspark plug.Sparkplugshouldbecleanedbyscrapingorwirebrushing andwashingwitha commercialsolvent.

/f Electrode Porcelain

.020inch(.51ram)gap

Figure17

• Removeandinspectthesparkplug.Checkgaptomakesureit is setat .020".SeeFigure17.

• Replacethesparkplugifelectrodesare pitted,burned,or the porcelainiscracked.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Donotuse pressurizedairorsolventstocleantheaircleaner

cartridge.

Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthe carburetorand beingforcedintotheengineandis importantto engine lifeandperformance.Theair cleanerconsistsofa pleatedfilter. Never runtheenginewithoutan aircleanercompletelyassembled.

Cleanor replacetheair cleanerevery25hoursofoperation.

1. Loosenscrewandtilt plastichousingcoveronsideofengine down.SeeFigure18.

2. Removeairfilterfromplastichousingcoverandreplacewith cleanor newfilter.

3. insertcover'stabsintoslotsin bottomofbase.

4. Tiltcoverupintoplaceandtightenscrew.

NOTE:Ifthefilteristornordamagedinanyway,replaceit. Checking Engine Oil

1. Stopengineandwaitseveralminutesbeforecheckingoil level. Withengineonlevelground,the oilmustbeto FULLmarkon dipstick.

2. Removeoilfilldipstickandwipecleanwithcloth.

3. Replaceandtightendipstick.Removeandcheckoillevel.Level shouldbeatFULLmark.

4. Ifneeded,addoil slowly- recheck.Do notoverfill.

5. Wipedipstickclean,replaceandtighten.Removeandcheckoil level.Oil levelshouldbe atFULLlineondipstick.

x \

Figure18

Usedoil is ahazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori- _tiesorSearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

5. Whenengineisdrainedofall oil,placeenginelevel.Refillwith approximately18oz.offreshoil.Fillto FULLlineondipstick.Do

notoverfill.RefertoGasAnd Oil Fill-Up inOPERATIONsection.

6. Replaceoilfilldipstickandtighten.

7. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.

Donotoverfil.Overfillingwithoil maycausetheenginetonotstart,

or hardstarting.Ifoverthe FULLmarkonthedipstick,drainoilto

reduceoillevelto FULLmarkondipstick.

Changing Engine Oil

• OnlyusehighqualitydetergentoilratedwithAPIservice classificationSF,SG, orSH.Selecttheoil's SAEviscositygrade accordingtothe expectedoperatingtemperature.Referto Opera- tionsectionforviscositychart.

• Changeengineoilafterthefirst fivetoeighthoursofoperation, andeveryfiftyhoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoilevery twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin hightemperatures.

To Drain Oil

1. Drainthefuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntil thefuel tankisempty.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepit awayfromsparkplug.

3. WithengineOFFbutstillwarmremoveoil filldipstick.

4. Tipuniton itsside(sparkplugside up)to drainthroughtheoilfill tubeinto appropriatereceptacle.

Temperatureof mufflerandnearbyareasmayexceed150°F (65°C). Avoidtheseareas.

Servicing Muffler

• inspectmufflerperiodically,andreplaceif necessary.Replace- mentpartsforthemufflermustbe the sameandinstalledinthe samepositionastheoriginalparts,otherwisefirecanoccur.

Cleaning Engine

• Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulated

debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.

Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeofanycombustible

debris.

• Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.

• Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleanto reducetheriskofover- heatingandignitionofaccumulateddebris.Thisisespecially importantifcuttingtallgrass.

Donot usewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel

system.Useabrushordry cloth.

Carburetor Adjustment f ..../ _,

Thecarburetoronthis engineisnotuseradjustable.ContactSears / Parts&Repairforadjustment,

Engine Speed

Donot,attempttoaltertheenginespeedbytamperingwiththe enginesgovernorlinkage.Doingsocouldresultinseriouspersonal

Iinjuryanddamagetotheengine.TheengineRPMhasbeensetat

thefactory.

LUBRICATION

• Wheels- Placea fewdropsofSAE30 oiloneachshoulderscrew oncea season.

• Nozzleheight adjustment levers- Lubricatenozzleheight adjustmentleverswith lightoil.

• Locking Rod-Lubricatethelock rodandcompressionsprings

Figure19

whichattachto the mountingbracket.

• Nozzle/HoseVacLever: Lubricatethe nozzle/hosevacleveron topof the nozzleonceaseasonwithlightoil.

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Cleanundersideof theyardvacuumonceaseasontopreventbuild-up ofdebris.Followstepsbelowforthisjob.

1. Disconnectandgroundsparkplugwire.Emptythefueltankby runningengineuntiltankisdry.

2. Tiptheyardvacuumsothatitrestson itsside,keepingthe mufflersidedown.Holdyardvacuumfirmly.

3. Scrapeandcleanthe undersideofthedeckandnozzlewitha suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

IMPORTANT:Donotusea pressurewasherorgardenhosetoclean yourunit.Thesemaycausedamageto bearings,orthe engine.The useof waterwillresultin shortenedlifeandreduceserviceability.

4. Puttheyardvacuumbackonitswheelson theground.

CLEANING THE FLAIL SCREEN

Ifthedischargeareabecomesclogged,removetheflailscreenand cleanareaasfollows:

1. Stoptheengine.Makecertainthe chipper/shreddervacuumhas cometoa completestop.

2. Beforeuncloggingthedischargechute,disconnect and ground the spark plugwire.

3. Removethevacuumbagorblowerchutefromthe unitas instructedin theOPERATIONsectiontoobtainaccesstoflail

screen.

4. Removethethreeselftappingscrewssecuringthebeltcover,and removebeltcover.SeeFigure19.

5. Removeselftappingscrewon rightsideof unitthatattachesto theflail screen.SeeFigure20.

Figure20

6. Removehexscrewontopofrearhousingnearmountingbracket andtheflangelocknutthatsecuresflailscreen.SeeFigure20.

7. Removeandcleanthe screenby scrapingorwashingwithwater. SeeFigure21.

8. Reinstallthescreen.

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenanceon themachine,waitfor all partsto stopmovinganddisconnectandgroundthesparkplug wire. Failuretofollowthisinstructioncould resultinpersonalinjuryor

propertydamage.

DRIVE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustthedrivecontrolcableif theyardvacuumdoesnot selfpropel withthedrivecontrolengaged,orif the unithesitateswhiletheengine maintainsthe samespeedafterapproximately20 hoursofuse.

Tomovethe z-fittingof thedrivecontrolcablefromitsfactoryset positioninthefrontholeof the drivecontroltotherearhole,proceed

asfollows:

1. Pushtherightsideof thecontroloutofthe rightholeintheupper handle.SeeFigure22A.

2. Pivotcontroldowntowardsthelowerhandle.

3. Pivotstraightupto removeitfromtheleftholein theupper handle.SeeFigure22A.

4. Thereisnowsufficientslackinthedrivecontrolcableto graspthe z-fittingwithyourhandandmoveitfromthe frontholeto the rear holeofthedrivecontrol.SeeFigure22B.

Figure21

IMPORTANT:Makesureto insertthez-fittingintothe rearholeas itwasinsertedinthefronthole,thatis fromthe outside ofthedrive

control.

5. Youmaynowcarefullyreinstallthe drivecontrolbyperformingthe previousstepsintheoppositeorderandmannerof removal.

IMPORTANT:Onceassembledand priorto restarting,makesurethat thecableis properlyadjusted.Withthedrivecontroldisengaged,the unitshouldfreelypullin reverse.

Figure22

SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADE

NOTE:Beforetippingthe unit,emptythefueltankbyrunningengine untiltankisdry,andemptythe oil reservoiras describedinTo Drain

Oil.

1. Disconnectand groundthesparkplugwire.

2. Removebagassemblyor blowerchute.

3. Removethethreehexcapscrewsholdingthechipperchuteto theupperhousing.SeeFigure23.

4. Removethefronthubcaps,flangelocknuts,frontwheels,and wavewashersthatattachtothepivotarmassemblies.SeeFigure

24.

5. Removethe shoulderscrews,thrustwashers,andbellwashers thatgothroughthepivotarmstothefrontsupportbrace.Thefront supportbraceandlocknutcanberemovedatthistimeaswell.

6. Removethefourscrewsontheupperhousingthatsecurethe nozzlecover.SeeFigure25.

Figure23

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..........................Front support Braceand Lock Nui,

PivotArm Assembl'

BellWasher

Thrust Washer

Shoulder Screw

Wave Washer

Lock Nut

HubCa[ Wheel

Figure24

Figure25

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