MTD 24A-070H799 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

CRRFr MRN

POWER PROPELLED YARD VACUUM

Model No. 247.770131

,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION" Before using this product, read this manual and

follow all safety rules and operating

instructions.

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

Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo. 769-05107C

PARTS LIST

o ESPANOL

(June 12,2012)

Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2

Safe Operation Practices .......................... Page 3

Safety Labels ............................................ Page 7

Assembly .................................................. Page 8

Operation .................................................. Page 12

Service and Maintenance ......................... Page 16

Off-Season Storage .................................. Page 22

Trouble Shooting ....................................... Page 23

Parts List ................................................... Page 24

Repair Protection Agreement ................... Page 38

Espa_ol ..................................................... Page 39

Service Numbers ...................................... Back Cover

CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FORTWOYEAR(S)fromthe dateof purchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.A defectiveproductwill receivefreerepairorreplacementif repairisunavailable.

Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfreerepairor replacement,visittheweb site:www.craftsman.com ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:

• Expendableitemsthatcanwearout fromnormalusewithinthe warrantyperiod,suchas theblades, sparkplug,aircleaner,flail screenand catcherbag.

• Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsatproductmodificationor repairorcausedby productaccessories.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof accidentor failuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingto all suppliedinstructions.

• Preventivemaintenance,or repairsnecessarydueto improperfuel mixture,contaminatedorstalefuel.

Thiswarrantyis voidifthis productis everusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif rentedtoanotherperson.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegal rights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineSeries: 675 EngineOilType: SAE30

EngineOilCapacity: 18ounces FuelCapacity: 1.5Quarts

SparkPlugGap: .020"

ModelNumber.................................................................

Serial Number.................................................................

Dateof Purchase .............................................................

Recordthe modelnumber,serialnumber

anddateof purchaseabove

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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orpropertyof yourselfandothers. Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis

symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the safeopera- tionpracticesinthismanual.As withany typeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableofamputatingfingers,hands, toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateof California tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.

TRAINING

• Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand in themanualbeforeattemptingto assembleandoperate.Keep thismanualina safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsandsafety instructions.Failuretodosocan resultin seriousinjuryto the operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-4MY-

HOME.

• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.

• Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsofagetooperatethis machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe

instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.

• Neverallowadultstooperatethismachinewithoutproper instruction.

• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe machinewhile it isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

thearea.

• Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

• Do not puthandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feeding chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

• Neverattemptto unclogeitherthe feedintakeordischarge opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectandrepairthe machine whilethe engineisrunning.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilall movingpartshavecometo a completestop.Disconnectthe spark plugwireandgroundit againstthe engine.

Your Responsibility--Restrictthe useofthispowermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-

tionsin thismanualandon the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

PREPARATION

• Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentistobeused.

Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor damageto themachine.

• Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperation andwhileperformingan adjustmentorrepair,to protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.

• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand

shirts.Loosefittingclothesorjewelrycanbecaughtin movable parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.

• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto

besurethe machineis insafeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforany damageatfrequentintervals.

• Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.

SafeHandling of Gasoline: Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein

handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled onyourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway

fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

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

• Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor containeropeningat alltimes untilfuelingis complete.Donotuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof

ignition.

• Neverfuel machineindoors.

• Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengineishotor run- ning.Allowenginetocoolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

• Neveroverfillfueltank. Fill tankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow bottomoffillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.

• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move unitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

• To reducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeany

fuelsoakeddebris.

• Neverstorethe machineorfuel containerinsidewherethereis an openflame,sparkor pilotlightason awaterheater,spaceheater,

furnace,clothesdryer orothergasappliances.

OPERATION

• Do not puthandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor in thefeeding chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotating impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.

• Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,feed intake,andcuttingchamberare emptyandfreeofall debris.

• Thoroughlyinspectall materialtobe shreddedandremoveany metal,rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcould causepersonalinjuryor damagetothe machine.

• Ifthe impellerstrikesa foreignobjector ifyourmachineshould startmakinganunusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshut theengineoff. Allowtheimpellertocometoa completestop.

Disconnectthesparkplugwire,grounditagainstthe engineand

performthefollowingsteps: a. Inspectfor damage.

b. Repairorreplaceanydamagedparts. c. Checkforanyloose partsandtightento assurecontinued

safeoperation.

• Donotallowanaccumulationof processedmaterialto buildupin thedischargearea.Thiscanpreventproperdischargeandresult

inkickbackof materialthroughthe feedopening.

• Donotattempttoshredorchipmateriallargerthanspecified

on themachineor inthis manual.Personalinjuryor machine damagecouldresult.

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

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

• Neveroperatewithouteitherthe inletnozzleor optionalhose attachment(ifapplicable)properlyattachedtothemachine.

Neverattemptto attachor changeeitherattachmentwhilethe

engineisrunning.

• Keepallguards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeand operatingproperly.

• Keepyourfaceandbodybackandtothesideofthechipper chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothemachineto avoidaccidental kickbackinjuries.

• Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always be sureofyourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.

• Donotoperatethismachineona paved,gravelornon-level surface.

• Donotoperatethismachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcohol or drugs.

• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do not touch.

• Neverpickuporcarrymachinewhiletheengineis running.

• Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,use care

andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance andthenameof thenearestservicedealer.

MAINTENANCE & STORAGE

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation

regularly.

• Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals tokeepthemachinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visually inspectmachineforanydamageand repair,ifneeded.

Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stopthe engineand makecertaintheimpellerand allmovingpartshavestopped. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe engine topreventunintendedstarting.

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed ofthe engine.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,and

storageof thismachine. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan

openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace, clothesdryer,etc.

Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.

• Alwaysreferto the operator'smanualforproperinstructionson off-seasonstorage.

• If thefuel tankhasto bedrained,dothisoutdoors.

• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to protecttheenvironment.

• AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct hasan Average UsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or 60hoursof operation.At theendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealerto ensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not wornexcessively.Failureto do socan resultinaccidents,injuries

ordeath.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyenginein anyway. Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand causeitto operateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting ofenginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal

EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOffRoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude thefollowingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM),

OxidizingCatalyst(OC),SecondaryAirInjection(SAI)and ThreeWay

Catalyst(TWO)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineis equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered, brushcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocal or statelaws(if any).

Ifa sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniathe aboveis required

bylaw (Section4442of theCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other

statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands. A sparkarrestorforthemuffleris availablethroughyournearestSears

PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.

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 is running. 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.

Thispageleftintentionallyblank.

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshippedwithoutgasolineoroil intheengine. Becertaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoilas instructedinthe Operationsectionof this manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.

NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideoftheYardVacuumis observedfromthe operatingpositionlookingforwardtothefrontof the

machine.

OPENING CARTON

1. Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtopto bottom.

2. Removeall looseparts.

3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.

REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON

1. Liftunitfromthereartodetachitfromunderlyingcartonmaterial androllunitoutofcarton.

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. Placethebottomholesinlowerhandleoverthepinson the

handlebracketsand securewith hairpinclips. SeeFigure2.

b. insertcarriagescrewsthroughupperholeinlowerhandlefrom

theinsideandsecurewithwingnuts.SeeFigure2.

2. a. Unfoldthe upperhandleuntilitalignswithlowerhandle.Make surethe ropeguideis onthe rightsideof upperhandle.See Figure3.

IMPORTANT:Makesurethecablesareroutedoutsidethelower handle.Also,donot crimpthe cableswhileliftingupthe handles.

b. Securethetwo handlesbytighteningthehandleknobs(carriage

boltsmustbeseatedproperlyintothehandle).SeeFigure3.

Pullthetwo cabletiesattachedtothecablestightapproximately 8 inchesfromeachcableendandplacethe cablesintothecable guide.

Loosenthewingnut thatsecurestheropeguidetothe rightsideof upperhandle.

a. Pullthe starterropeoutof the engineslowly.SeeFigure4. b. Slipthe starterropeintothe ropeguide.Tightenthewingnut.

SeeFigure4.

Figure2

Figure3

Figure4

_, ATTACHING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY

1. a. Slidehoseadapterof hoseassemblyintothebaseadapter locatedon theleftfrontoftheYardVacuum.SeeFigure5.

b. Pullspringloadedpinouton thebaseandalignpinwiththefirst

hole(closestto the endof the tube)inthehoseadapter.

c. Releasethe pinto lockthe hosein place.

2. a. Snapthehosehandlefirstintothe upperhose handlebracket andthenintothe lowerhosehandlebracket.

b. Layhosetubingincurvedendofhandlenexttochipperchute.

SeeFigure6.

ATTACHING THE BAG

Graspbaghandlewithonehandandslidelockingrodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengine.Usetheendof mounting bracketas leveragewhenslidingthe lockingrod.

a. Slipbagovertherimofthe dischargeopeningandrelease

lockingrodtosecurebagin place.SeeFigure7.

Figure5

b. Snapbagclipto thetopof the lowerhandle. c. Placethelowerstrapson thebagoverthetopof lowerhandle,

hookingthemon thestuds.SeeFigure7.

NOTE:The bag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothemountingbracket mustbefullydepressedby thetipof fronttabon baghandlewhen securingthebagorenginewillnotstart.

Figure6

Figure7

ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE f

NOTE:Thebagmustberemovedbeforeinstallingtheblowerchute.

1. a. Graspblowerchutewithone handandslidelockingrodon mountingbracketwithotherhandtowardengine.Usethe endof mountingbracketas leveragewhenslidingthelockingrod.See Figure8.

b. Slipblowerchuteoverrimof dischargeopeningandrelease

lockingrodto securechutein place,asin Figure8.

c. Raisethe nozzleheighttothe highestsettingwhenusingthe

blowerchute.Refertonozzleheightadjustmentbelow.

NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothe mountingbracket mustbefullydepressedbythe tipoffronttabontheblowerchuteor enginewillnot start.

Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwire beforeperforming anymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Thenozzlecan beadjustedto anyfive positions,rangingfrom5/8" to4-1/8"groundclearance.Thenozzleheighthastobe adjusted accordingto yardconditions.

1. Depressnozzleheightadjustmentlevertowardswheel.See

Figure9.

2. Movetheheightadjustmentleverforwardor backwardto adjust thenozzleupwardsordownwards.Makesurebothleversarein thesameposition.

3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.

Figure8

NOTE:In general,raisethenozzleheighttovacuuma thicklayerof 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 newequipmenttoits fullestpotential.

Theoperationofanyyardvacuumcanresultinforeignobjectsbeing

thrownintothe eyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Always Iwearthesafetyglassesprovidedwiththisunitoreyeshieldswhile [operatingor performinganyadjustmentsor repairsonit.

CHIPPER CHUTE

Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesupto 1-1/2"indiametertobe fedinto theimpellerforchipping.SeeFigure10.

DRIVE CONTROL

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

SPEED CONTROL

Locatedon theleftsideof the upperhandle,thespeedcontrolis used toselecttheforwardspeedoftheyardvacuum.

Oil Fill

GasolineFill

)ark PlugWire

Nozzle/Hose

Lever

Nozzle

iMPORTANT:Movethe speedcontrolonlywhentheengineisrunning. Changingthespeedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoffcandamagethe yardvacuum.

NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Usedtoadjustthe nozzlegroundclearancerangingapproximately

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

NOZZLE

Yardwastesuchas leavesorpineneedlescanbevacuumedup throughthe nozzleforshredding.

HOSE ASSEMBLY

Usedasanalternativeto thenozzleto vacuumyardwastesuchas

leavesor pineneedlesin hardto reachplaces.SeeFigure10.

NOZZLE/HOSE VAC LEVER

Thenozzle/hosevachandleis locatedon topofthenozzle.Useit to switchvacuumsuctionbetweenthenozzleandthe hoseassembly.

HOSE HANDLE

Usedtoguidehoseassemblywhenvacuuming.

Meets ANSI Safety Standards

CraftsmanYardVacuumsconformto thesafetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSi).

BAG HANDLE

Usedtograsp baginorderto assistinattaching,removing,and emptyingbag.SeeFigure10.

BLOWER CHUTE

Whenattachedtounit,theblowerchuteisusedtodischargeyard wastesuchas leaves,pineneedle,orsmalltwigsacrossyard.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandstopfunction.Through threeseparatepositionson theleverfromleftto right,theoperationis

asfollows:

*Below40°F(4°C)theuseof SAE30will resultinhardstarting. **Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10%30 maycauseincreasedoil

consumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently.

1. Checktheoilwiththeenginestoppedandlevel.

2. Removetheoilfilldipstickandwipeitclean.

3. Insertandtightentheoil fill dipstick.Removeitto checktheoil level.

4. Iftheoil levelisnearor belowthelowerlimitmarkonthedipstick, removethe oilfill dipstick,andfillwiththerecommendedoilto the upperlimitmark.Do notoverfill.

5. Reinstalltheoil filldipstick.

Gasoline

Fast Slow EngineOff

CHOKE CONTROL

Thechokecontrolis usedtochokethecarburetorandassistinstarting theengine.

GAS AND OiL FILL-UP

Oil (one bottle shipped with unit) First TimeUse

1. Removeoilfilldipstick.

2. WiththeYardVacuumon levelground,usea funnelto empty entirecontentsofoil bottleprovidedintotheengine.

3. Replaceoilfilldipstickandtighten.

Subsequent Uses Use4-strokemotoroilthatmeetsorexceedstherequirementsfor

APIservicecategorySF,SG,SH,SJor higher.Alwayscheckthe API servicelabelon theoilcontainerto besureit includesthelettersSF,

SG,SH, SJor higher. Outdoortemperaturesdeterminetheproperoilviscosityfortheengine.

Usethechartto selectthe bestviscosityfortheoutdoortemperature r_..ge #xpected.

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Donot useunapprovedgasolines,suchas E85.Donotmixoil in

Igasolineor modifyenginetorunonalternatefuels.Thiswilldamage [the enginecomponentsandvoid the enginewarranty.

Fuelmust meetthese requirements:

• Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.

• A minimumof87octane/87AKI(91RON).

• Gasolinewithup to 10%ethanol(gasohol)isacceptable. Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.Iftheengine

hasbeenrunning,allowittocoolfirst.Neverrefueltheengineinsidea buildingwheregasolinefumesmayreachflamesor sparks.

Gasolineishighlyflammableand explosive,andyoucanbe burnedor seriouslyinjuredwhenrdueling.Stopengineandkeep heat,sparks,andflameaway.Refuelonlyoutdoors.Wipeup spills

immediately.

Ifyourequipmentwillbe usedon an infrequentor intermittentbasis, pleaserefertothe Off SeasonStoragesectionforadditionalinforma-

tionregardingfueldeterioration.

NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintandsometypesof plastic.Becareful notto spillfuelwhenfillingyourfuel tank.

Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasolineoranoil/gasolinemixture.

Avoidgettingdirt or waterinthefueltank.

1. Removethefueltankcap.

2. Fillthe fueltankwithfuel.Toallowforexpansionofthe fuel,do

notfill abovethebottomofthefueltank neck.Donotoverfill.

Wipeupspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.

3. Installthefueltankcap andtightenit untilitclicks.

4. Moveyard vacuumatleast10feetawayfromthefuelcontainer/

sourceand sitebeforestartingtheengine.

NOTE:Checkthefuellevelperiodicallytoavoidrunningoutof

gasolinewhileoperatingtheyardvacuum.Ifthe unit runsoutof gas as

itis chipping,it maybenecessaryto unclogthedischargeareabefore itcan berestarted.Referto SERVICEAND MAINTENANCEsection.

TopView

TO START ENGINE

BagYC_hutei/

Switch:Wire /

iiii FrontTab i i

Figure11

ChokeControl

Besurenooneotherthan theoperatoris standingnearthe yard vaccumwhilestartingengineoroperatingvacuum.Neverrunengine indoorsorin enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands, feet,hairand looseclothingawayfromany movingpartson engine andyardvacuum.

1. Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonmustbefullydepressedbythe tip offronttabon baghandleorblowerchuteforengineto start.See

Figure11.

2. Makesurebag/chuteswitchwireis connectedtoengineand groundedtomountingbracket.SeeFigure11.

3. Movethrottlecontroltothe FAST(Rabbit)4_ position.See

Figure12.

4. Movethechokecontrolto the CHOKE_,1 position(Awarm enginemaynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure12.

5. Standingbehindtheunit,graspstarterhandleandpull ropeout untilyoufeeladrag.

6. Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepa firm gripon the starterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.

7. Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.Astheenginewarmsup, movethechokecontroltothe RUNI _'I position.

8. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolinthe FAST(rabbit) positionwhenoperatingtheYardVacuum.

TO STOP ENGINE

1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOP or OFFposition.

TO EMPTY BAG

1. Unhookbagstrapsfromthe lowerhandle.

Figure12

2. Unsnapbagclip fromthetopoflowerhandle.See Figure13.

3. Graspbaghandlewithonehandandpulllock rodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengineto release.

4. Liftbagoffbackof unit.

5. Twistthetwobuttonsonthe backofthe bagto unlockandempty contents.SeeFigure14.Holdbaghandleandbagclip while emptyingthecontents.

6. Compressbagopeningandfoldinnerflapoveropening.

7. Foldouterflapoverinnerflapandinsertbuttonsonthebag throughmetaloutlets.SeeFigure14.

8. Twistthebuttonsto lockbag.Placebagbackonto unitas instructedintheASSEMBLYsection.

Figure13

TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE

1. Graspblowerchutewithonehandandpull lockrodonmounting bracketwithotherhandtowardengineto release.Referto Figure

8 inthe ASSEMBLYsection.

2. Removeblowerchutefromoverthe rimofthedischargeopening.

USING THE NOZZLE VACUUM

1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthetop positiononthe nozzleto vacuumthroughnozzle.SeeFigure15.

2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein the firsthole(closesttotheend ofthe tube)ofthehoseadaptertooperatethe nozzlevac.

3. Placebothhandsontopof the upperhandleandfullyliftthedrive controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelthe unitoveryard.

4. Usethespeedcontrolto chooseeitherthe highorlowspeed.The speedcontrolmaybemovedeitherwhiletheunitis propellingor beforeengagingthewheels.

IMPORTANT:Movethe speedcontrolonlywhentheengineis running. Changingthespeedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoff candamagethe yardvacuum.

Yardwastesuchas leavesandpineneedlescanbevacuumedup throughthenozzleforshredding.Aftermaterialhasbeenshredded bytheflailbladesontheimpellerassembly,itwillbedischarged intocatcherbagorthroughblowerchute.Donotattempttoshredor chipany materialotherthanvegetationfoundin a normalyard(i.e. branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoidfibrousplantssuchastomato vinesor palmfrondsuntiltheyare thoroughlydriedout. Materialssuch asstalksor heavybranchesupto 1-1/2"indiametermaybe fedinto thechipperchute.

Inner

Flap

Outer Flap

Figure14

Vac Lever

specifiedonthe machineorin thismanual.Personalinjuryor

to themachinecouldresult.

IMPORTANT:Theflailscreenis locatedinsidethehousinginthe dischargearea. Ifthe flail screenbecomesclogged,removeandclean

asinstructedintheSERVICE&MAINTENANCEsection.Forbest performance,itis alsoimportanttokeepthechipperbladesharp.

Donotatanytimemakeanyadjustmentswithoutfirststopping

engineanddisconnectingsparkplugwire.

USING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY

1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthebottompositionon thenozzle toredirectvacuumtothehoseassembly.SeeFigure16.

2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein the secondholeof thehose adaptertooperatethehoseassembly.

3. Unhookthehosefromupperhandlebracketandgraspthe hose handletoguidewhilevacuumingyardwastesuchas leavesor pineneedlesinhardto reachplaces.

Figure15

Figure16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

EachUse

1st5 hours

Annuallyor25hours

Annuallyor50hours

Annually

BeforeStorage

Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsor whenairbornedebrisis

Engineoillevel

Looseormissinghardware

Unitandengine.

Engineoil

Aircleaned-

Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels

Undersideof mowerdeck

Engineoil

Sparkplug

AirCleaner

Fuelsystem

Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes serviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof

completedmaintenancetasks.To locate the nearest SearsService

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

1. Check

2. Tightenor replace

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Clean

2. Lubewithlightoil

3. Clean

1. Change

1. Replace

2. Replace

1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackof fuel,oraddstabilizertoa fulltankof freshfuelpriortostorage.

_resent.Replaceaircleanerif verydirty.

Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwire beforeperforming

Ianymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring _operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

• Thewarrantyonthisyardvacuumdoesnotcoveritemsthat have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas

instructedhere.

• Someadjustmentswillhavetobe madeperiodicallytomaintain yourunit properly.

• Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethesearetight.

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Checking the Spark Plug Cleansparkplugandresettheelectrodegapto0.020"atleastonce a

season;replaceevery100hoursof operation.

Cleanareaaroundthe sparkplugbase.Do not sandblastspark plug.Sparkplugshouldbecleanedbyscrapingorwirebrushing andwashingwitha commercialsolvent.

Electrode

.020inch (.51 ram)gap

Removeandinspectthe sparkplug.Checkgaptomakesureit is

setat .020".SeeFigure17.

• Replacethesparkplugif electrodesare pitted,burned,orthe porcelainiscracked.

Porcelain

Figure17

Servicing the Air Cleaner Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthe

carburetorand beingforcedintothe engineandis importanttoengine lifeandperformance.Theaircleanerconsistsofa pleatedfilter.Never runtheenginewithoutanaircleanercompletelyassembled.

Cleantheair cleanerevery25hoursofoperationoroncea season. Replacetheaircleanerannually.

Neverstartor runtheenginewiththeaircleanerassemblyortheair filterremoved.

NOTE:Do notusepressurizedairor solventstocleanthe filter.Pres- surizedair candamagethefilterandsolventswilldissolvethefilter.

1. Loosenthefastenerthatholdsthecoverandtilt plastichousing coveron sideofenginedown.SeeFigure18.

2. Removeairfilterfromplastichousingcover.

3. Toloosendebris,gentlytapthefilterona hardsurface.Ifthefilter isexcessivelydirty,replacewitha newfilter.

4. Insertcover'stabsinto slotsin bottomofbase.

5. Tiltcoverupinto placeandsecurewithfastener.

Checking Engine Oil Checkoillevelbeforeeachoperation.Be sureoillevelismaintained.

1. Checktheoil withthe enginestoppedandlevel.

2. Removetheoil fill dipstickandwipe itclean.

3. Insertandtightendipstick.Removeit tochecktheoil level.

4. If theoil levelisnearor belowthelowerlimitmarkon thedipstick, removethe oil fillercap/dipstick,andfillwiththerecommendedoil tothe upperlimitmark. Donotoverfill.

5. Reinstalltheoilfilldipstick.

Changing Engine Oil

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Mumer

Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive. Fireor explosioncancausesevereburnsordeath.

Changeengineoilafterthe first fivehoursofoperation,andeveryfifty hoursoronce a seasonthereafter.

Whenyoudraintheoilfromthetopoil filltube,thefueltankmustbe

Iemptyor fuel canleakoutand resultinafireor explosion.Toempty Ithe fueltank,runtheengineuntilit stopsfromlackoffuel.

1. Withengineoffbutstillwarm,disconnectthesparkplugwireand keepit awayfromthe sparkplug.

2. Placea suitablecontainernextto theenginetocatchthe usedoil.

3. Removetheoil fill dipstickanddraintheoil intothecontainerby tippingtheenginetowardtheoil fillerneck.See Figure19.

Figure19

Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoilproperly.

IDo notdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori- _tiesorSearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

4. Withtheenginein a levelposition,fillto theupperlimitmarkon thedipstickwiththerecommendedoil.

Runningtheenginewitha low oil levelcancauseenginedamage.

5. Reinstalltheoil filldipsticksecurely.

Cleaning Engine

• Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaffor accumulated debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean. Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustible

debris.

• Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.

• Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleanto reducetheriskofoverheat- ingandignitionofaccumulateddebris.

Donot usewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel system.Usea brushor drycloth.

LUBRICATION

* Wheels- Placea fewdropsofSAE30 oilon eachshoulderscrew

oncea season.

, Nozzleheightadjustment levers-Lubricatenozzleheight

adjustmentleverswithlightoil.

, Locking Rod- Lubricatethelock rodandcompressionsprings

whichattachto themountingbracket.

, Nozzle/HoseVacLever: Lubricatethenozzle/hosevacleveron

topof the nozzleoncea seasonwithlightoil.

CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Cleanundersideof theyardvacuumoncea seasontopreventbuild-up ofdebris.Followstepsbelowforthisjob.

1. Disconnectandgroundsparkplugwire.Emptythefueltankby runningengineuntiltankis dry.

2. Tipthe yard vacuumsothatit restson itsside,keepingthe mufflersidedown.Holdyardvacuumfirmly.

3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckandnozzlewitha suitabletool.Donot spraywithwater.

Figure20

IMPORTANT:Donot usea pressurewasherorgardenhosetoclean yourunit.Thesemaycausedamagetobearings,ortheengine.The useof waterwill resultin shortenedlifeandreduceserviceability.

4. Putthe yardvacuumbackon itswheelson theground.

CLEANING THE FLAIL SCREEN

Ifthedischargeareabecomesclogged,removetheflail screenand cleanareaas follows:

1. Stopthe engine.Makecertainthechipper/shreddervacuumhas cometoa completestop.

2. Beforeuncloggingthe dischargechute,disconnect and ground the spark plugwire.

3. Removethevacuumbagor blowerchutefromthe unitas instructedin theOPERATIONsectiontoobtainaccesstoflail

screen.

4. Removethethreeselftappingscrewssecuringthebeltcover,and removebeltcover.SeeFigure20.

5. Removeselftappingscrewonrightsideof unitthatattachesto theflail screen.SeeFigure21.

Figure21

6. Removehexscrewontop of rearhousingnearmountingbracket andtheflangelocknutthatsecuresflailscreen.SeeFigure21.

7. Removeandcleanthescreenbyscrapingorwashingwithwater. SeeFigure22.

8. Reinstallthescreen.

Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenanceon the machine,waitfor all partsto stopmovinganddisconnectandgroundthe sparkplug wire. Failureto followthisinstructioncouldresultin personalinjuryor

propertydamage.

DRIVE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustthedrivecontrolcableif theyardvacuumdoesnotselfpropel withthedrivecontrolengaged,orif theunithesitateswhilethe engine maintainsthesamespeedafterapproximately20 hoursofuse.

Tomovethe z-fittingofthedrivecontrolcablefromitsfactoryset positioninthefrontholeofthedrivecontrolto therearhole,proceed

asfollows:

1. Pushtherightsideof thecontroloutof the rightholeintheupper handle.SeeFigure23A.

2. Pivotcontroldowntowardsthelowerhandle.

3. Pivotstraightupto removeitfromtheleftholein theupper handle.SeeFigure23A.

4. Thereis nowsufficientslackinthedrivecontrolcableto graspthe z-fittingwithyourhandandmoveitfromthefrontholetothe rear holeofthedrivecontrol.SeeFigure23B.

Figure22

IMPORTANT:Makesureto insertthez-fittingintothe rearholeas itwasinsertedinthefronthole,thatis fromtheoutside ofthedrive

control.

5. Youmaynowcarefullyreinstallthedrivecontrolbyperformingthe previoussteps inthe oppositeorderandmannerof removal.

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

Figure23

SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER BLADE

NOTE:Beforetippingthe unit,emptythefuel tankby runningengine untiltankisdry,andemptytheoil reservoiras describedinTo Drain

Oil.

1. Disconnectand groundthe sparkplugwire.

2. Removebagassemblyorblowerchute.

3. Removethethreehexcapscrewsholdingthe chipperchuteto theupperhousing.SeeFigure24.

4. Removethefronthubcaps,flangelocknuts,frontwheels,and wavewashersthatattachtothepivotarm assemblies.SeeFigure

25.

5. Removethe shoulderscrews,thrustwashers,andbellwashers thatgothroughthepivotarmsto thefrontsupportbrace.Thefront supportbraceandlocknutcan beremovedatthistimeas well.

6. Removethefourscrewsontheupperhousingthat securethe nozzlecover.SeeFigure26.

Figure24

x /

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

PivotArm Assembl'

BellWasher

Thrust Washer

Shoulder Screw

Wave Washer

Lock Nut

HubCa[ Wheel

Figure25

Figure26

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