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GRIIFTSMIIN°
6.5 Horse Power
Yard Vacuum
Model No. 247.770120
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and foN_ow aim
safety fumes and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPANOL
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, Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobiects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,orglass,
Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto,damagecausedbyobiects,suchasstones,metaldebrisor
oversizedpiecesofwood,orimpactingobjectsthatbendtheframeorcrankshaft,orover=speedingtheengine,
Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorne@gence,includingbutnotlimitedto,ebctrbalandmechanbaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failuretousethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,orfailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual,
Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningorrepairscausedbyfueldeterminedtobecontaminatedoroxidized(stale),Ingeneral,fuelshouldbeused
within30daysofitspurchasedate,
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HorsePower:
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Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructions
which,ifnotfollowed,couldendangerthepersona)
safetyand/orpropertyofyourselfandothers,Read
andfollowallinstructionsinthismanualbefore
attemptingtooperatethismachine,Failuretocomplywiththese
instructionsmayresultinpersona)iniury,Whenyouseethissymbol,
HEEDITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesfor
safeoperationinthismanualAswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcanresultinserious
iniury,Thismachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwingobiects,Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructions
couldresultinseriousiniuryordeath,
YourResponsibility:Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understand,andfollowthewarningsandinstruc-
tionsinthismanualandonthemachine,
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCaliforniato
causecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm,
TRA(N(NG
o Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin
the manual(s)beforeattemptingtoassembleand operate.Keepthis
manualina safeplacefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
o Befamiliarwith allcontrolsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhowto stop
the machineanddisengagethemquickly.
o Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsoldto operatethismachine.Chil-
dren16yearsoldand overshouldreadandunderstandthe operation
instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualandshouldbetrained and
supervisedbya parent.
o Neverallowadultsto operatethismachinewithoutproperinstruction.
o Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,andchildrenat least75feetfromthe
machinewhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthearea.
o Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
o Donotput handsandfeet nearrotatingpartsorin thefeedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercan amputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
o Neverattemptto unclogeitherthefeedintakeor dischargeopening,
removeoremptyvacuumbag,or inspectand repairthe machinewhile
theengineis running.Shutthe engineoff andwaituntilall movingparts
havecometo acompletestop.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireand
groundit againstthe engine.
PREPARAT(ON
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Remove
all rocks,bottles,cans, orotherforeignobjectswhichcould bepickedup
or thrownandcausepersonalinjuryordamagetothe machine.
o Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationor while
performinganadjustmentor repair,to protecteyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytothe eyes.
o Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Loosefitting clothesorjewelrycanbe caughtin movableparts. Never
operatethismachineinbarefeetor sandals.Wearleatherworkgloves
whenfeedingmaterialinthe chipperchute.
o Beforestarting,checkall boltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto be
surethe machineisin safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspect
machinefor any damageatfrequentintervals.
o Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionslabels,asnecessary.
o Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon
yourselforyourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinandchange
clothesimmediately.
o Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
o Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersourcesof ignition.
o Neverfuel machineindoors.
o Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhilethe engineishot or running.
o Allowenginetocoolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
o Neveroverfillfuel tank.Fill tankto nomorethan 1/2inchbelowbottom
offiller neckto providespacefor fuelexpansion.
o Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
o If gasolineisspilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.Move
machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
o Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan open
flame,spark,or pilotlight(e.g.furnace,waterheater,spaceheater,
clothesdryer,etc.).
o Toreduceafire hazard,keep machinefreeofgrass,leaves,or other
debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageandremoveanyfuelsoaked
debris.
o Allowmachineto coolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.
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OPERATmON
Do notputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthe feedingchambers
anddischargeopening.Contactwiththe rotatingimpellercanamputate
fingers,hands,andfeet.
o Beforestartingthe machine,makesurethe chipperchute,feedintake,
andcuttingchamberareemptyandfreeofall debris.
o Thoroughlyinspectallmaterialtobeshreddedandremoveanymetal,
rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcouldcausepersonal
injuryor damageto the machine.
o Ifthe impellerstrikesaforeignobjector ifyourmachineshouldstart
makinganunusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshutthe engineoff.
Allowthe impellerto cometoa completestop.Disconnectthesparkplug
wire,groundit againsttheengineand performthefollowingsteps:
1.Inspectfor damage.
2.Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
3.Checkforanyloosepartsandtightentoassurecontinuedsafe
operation.
o Do notallowanaccumulationofprocessedmaterialto buildupinthe
dischargearea.This canpreventproperdischargeand resultin kickback
ofmaterialthroughthefeedopening.
o Do notattempttoshredor chipmateriallargerthanspecifiedonthe
machineorin thismanual.Personalinjuryor machinedamagecould
result.
o Neverattempttounclogeitherthefeedintakeor dischargeopening
whiletheengineis running.Shutthe engineoff,waituntilall moving
partshavestopped,disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgrounditagainst
theenginebeforeclearingdebris.
o Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbag anddischargechuteproperly
attachedtothe machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbagwhilethe
engineisrunning.Zipperedendofvacuumbagmustbekeptclosedat
alltimes duringoperation.
o Neveroperatewithouteitherthe inletnozzleor optionalhoseattachment
properlyattachedtothe machine.Neverattempttoattachorchange
eitherattachmentwhilethe engineisrunning.
o Keepall guards,deflectorsandsafetydevicesin placeandoperating
properly.
o Keepyourface andbodybackandtothe sideofthechipperchutewhile
feedingmaterialintothe machinetoavoidaccidentalkickbackinjuries.
o Neveroperatethismachinewithoutgoodvisibilityor light.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfootingandkeepafirm holdonthe handles.
o Do notoperatethismachineon agravelsurface.
o Do notoperatethismachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcoholor
drugs.
o Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn. Donottouch.
o Neverpickupor carrymachinewhilethe engineisrunning.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
, Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
o Checkboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervalsto keep
the machinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visuallyinspectmachinefor
anydamageand repair,if needed.
o Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand make
certainthe impellerand allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe engineto preventunintended
starting.
o Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe engine.
Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedofthe engine.
o Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,asnecessary.
o Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,andstorage
ofthis machine.
o Neverstorethe machineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethere isanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightsuch asa waterheater,furnace,clothes dryer,
etc.
o Alwaysrefertothe operator'smanualfor properinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
o Ifthefueltank hasto bedrained,dothis outdoors.
o Observeproperdisposallawsandregulationsfor gas, oil,etc.to protect
the environment.
Do not modify engine
Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do notmodify'enginein anyway.Tampering
withthegovernorsettingcanleadto arunawayengineandcauseitto operate
at unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysettingofenginegovernor.
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TOAVOID SERIOUSiNJURY
READ O PERATOR_S MANUAL
KEEP HANDS OUT OF UNLET AND DUBCHARGE OPENUNGS WHILE MACNUNE
USRUNNUNG_ ROTATUNO BLADES ARE UNSIDE
TURN ENGUNEOFF AND ALLOW UMPELLERTOCOME TO COMPLETE STOP /; J;
BEFORE REMOVING BAG,
DO NOTATTEMPTTO CLEAR A CLOGOR JAMWUTB THE ENGINE RUNNING
DO NOT OPERATE DN,T WITHOUT BAG OR OPT,ONAL RLOWER CHUTE ,N _ :_PLACE,
DO NOr B_ND OF_'A LKUNFRONTOF _WER CNLrrEOR AiM _ BYSTANDER& --
KEEP HANDS OUT OF DISCHARGE OPENING.
.DO NOT STAND OR WALK IR FRONT OF
DISCRARGE OPEninG OR AiM IT AT
BYSTARDER& OBJECTS TRROWR ORT OF
CHUTE CAR CAUSE PER_RAL IRJRRY
,, KEEP CHimER ARI) OTHERS AWAY s 3o 27
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil in theengine,
Becertaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedinthe
Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine,
NOTE:Referencetorightand lefthandsideoftheYardVacuumis
observedfromtheoperatingposition,
OPENmNG CARTON
1, Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtopto bottom,
2, Removeall looseparts,
3, Removeloosepackingmaterial,
REMOVmNG UNmT FROM CARTON
1, Liftunitfromthereartodetachitfromunderlyingcartonmaterial
androll unitoutofcarton,
2, Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts,
NOTE:Makesurenottocrimpcanes whileremovingloosepartsor
theentireunitfromthecarton,
LOOSE PARTS mNCARTON
(See Figure 1)
, UpperandLowerHandle
Bag
BlowerChute
SafetyGlasses
, EngineOil(Maybe locatedin bag)
Operator'sManual
ff
_UpperHandle
Wing Nut
Star Knobs
Carriage
Bolts
Carriage
Wing Nuts Screws
Bag BlowerChute
SafetyGlasses Bottleof EngineOil
Operator'sManual
Figure1
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ATTACHING THE HANDLE
1, Removethe hairpinclipsfromthehandlebracketsandremove
thecarriagescrewsandwingnutsfromthelowerhandle,
a, Placethebottomholesin lowerhandleoverthepinson the
handlebracketsandsecurewith hairpinclips,SeeFigure2,
b, insertcarriagescrewsthroughupperholein lowerhandle
fromthe insideandsecurewithwingnuts,SeeFigure2,
2, a, Unfoldtheupperhandleuntilitalignswith lowerhandle,
Makesuretheropeguideisonthe rightsideof upperhandle,
SeeFigure3,
I_,IPORTANT:Makesurethecablesareroutedoutsidethe lower
handle,Also,donotcrimpthecableswhileliftingupthehandles,
b, Securethetwo handlesbytighteningthestar knobs
(carriageboltsmustbeseatedproperlyintothehandle),See
Figure3,
3, Loosenthewingnutthat securestheropeguidetotherightside
of upperhandle,
a, Pullthestarterropeoutoftheengineslowly,SeeFigure4,
b, S@thestarterropeintotheropeguide,
c, Tightenthewingnut,SeeFigure4,
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Figure3
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Figure4
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ATTACHING THE BAG
1, Graspbaghandb withone handandslidelockingrodon
mountingbracketwithotherhandtowardengine,Usetheendof
mountingbracketasbveragewhenslidingthelockingrod,
2, Slipbagovertherimofthedischargeopeningandrelease
lockingrodtosecurebagin place,SeeFigure5,
3, Snapbagcliptothetopofthe lowerhandb,
4, Placethelowerstrapsonthebagoverthetopof lowerhandb,
hookingthemon thestuds,SeeFigure6,
NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothemountingbracket
mustbefullydepressedbythetip offronttabon baghandb when
securingthebagorenginewillnotstart,
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ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE f- -4\
NOTE:Thebagmustberemovedbeforeinstallingtheblowerchute,
1, Graspblowerchutewithonehandandslidelockingrodon
mountingbracketwithotherhandtowardengine,Usetheendof
mountingbracketasleveragewhenslidingthelockingrod,See
Figure7,
2, Slipblowerchuteoverrimofdischargeopeningandrelease
lockingrodtosecurechutein place,asin Figure7,
3, Raisethenozzleheighttothehighestsettingwhenusingthe
blowerchute,Referto nozzleheightadjustmentinthe next
section,
NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothe mountingbracket
mustbefullydepressedbythetipoffronttabontheblowerchuteor
enginewillnotstart,
NOZZLE HEmGHT ADJUSTMENT
The nozzlecanbeadiustedtoanyfivepositions,rangingfrom5/8"
to4 1/8"groundclearance,Thenozzleheighthastobe adiusted
accordingtoyardconditions,
1, Depressnozzleheightadiustmentlevertowardswheel See
Figure8,
2, Movetheheightadiustmentleverforwardor backwardtoadiust
thenozzleupwardsor downwards,Makesurebothleversarein
thesameposition,
3, Releaselevertowardsdeck,
NOTE:Ingeneral,raisethenozzleheighttovacuumathick layerof
leavesortooperatewiththeblowerchute,Lowerthenozzleheightfor
smoothersurfaces,
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Figure8
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Bag ThrottleControl ChokeControl
Starter
Handle
Bag Handle
Fiii
Fiii
Blower
Chute
Chippew
Chute
NozzleHeight
Adjustment Lever
Nozzle
Figure9
Nowthatyouhavesetup youryardvacuumforoperation,get
acquaintedwith itscontrolsand features,Thesearedescribedbelow
andillustratedon thispage,Thisknowledgewillallowyoutouseyour
newequipmenttoits fullestpotential
Theoperationofanyyardvacuumcanresultinforeignobiectsbeing
thrownintotheeyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely,Always
wearthesafetyglassesprovidedwiththis unitor eyeshblds while
operatingor performinganyadiustmentsor repairsonit,
CHIPPER CHUTE
Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesupto1=1/2"indiameterto befedinto
theimpellerforchipping,SeeFigure9,
NOZZLE
Yardwastesuchas leavesor pineneedbscanbevacuumedup
throughthenozzb forshredding,
BAG
Colbcts shreddedmaterialfedthroughthechipperchuteorvacuumed
throughthenozzle,
BLOWER CHUTE
Whenattachedto unit,theblowerchuteis usedtodischargeyard
wastesuchashaves,pineneedle,or smalltwigsacrossyard,
BAG HANDLE
Usedtograspbagin ordertoassistinattaching,removing,and
emptyingbag,SeeFigure9,
NOZZLE HEmGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Usedtoadiustthenozzb groundcbarance rangingapproximately
from5/8" to4 1/8",
Meets ANSi Safety Standards
CraftsmanYardVacuumsconformtothesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSI).
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THROTTLE CONTROL
This levercontrolstheenginespeedandstopfunction,Throughthree
separatepositionson thebverfromleft toright,theoperationisas
follows:
Start/Run Slow/Idle EngineOff
CHOKE CONTROL
Thechokecontrolisusedtochokethecarburetorandassistinstarting
theengine,
STARTER HANDLE
Usedto starttheengine,
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
OH (one bottle shipped with unit)
First Time Use
1, Removeoil filldipstick,
2, WiththeYardVacuumonbvel ground,usea funneltoempty
entirecontentsofoil bottb providedintotheengine,
3, Replaceoil filldipstickandtighten,
Subsequent Uses
Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIserviceclassification
SF,SG,or SH,Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingtothe
expectedoperatingtemperature,Followthechartbelow,
r6'_6older_,_ 32°F
Oil Viscosity Chart
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30,etc,)improvestarting
incoldweather,theywillresultinincreasedoil consumptionwhen
usedabove32°RCheckyourengineoil bvel morefrequentlytoavoid
possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowonoil
1, Checktheoil levelmakingcertainnottorubthedipstickalongthe
insidewallsoftheoil filltube,Thiswouldresultin afalsedipstick
reading,RefilltoFULLmarkondipstick,ifnecessary,Capacity
isapproximately18oz,Overfillingwillcausetheenginetosmoke
profuselyandwillresultin poorengineperformance,
2, Replaceoil filldipstickandtighten,
3, Keepoil levelatFULL,Runningtheenginewithtoolittleoilcan
resultinpermanentenginedamage,
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline,Gasolineisextremely
flammabbandthevaporsareexplosive,Neverfuelmachineindoors
or whib theengineishotor running,Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
pipes,andothersourcesof ignition,
Gasoline
1, Removefuelcapfromthefueltank,
2, Makesurethecontainerfromwhichyouwillpourthegasolineis
cleanandfreefromrustorforeignparticles,Neverusegasoline
that maybestab fromlongperiodsof storageinits container,
Gasolinethat hasbeensittingforanyperiodlongerthanfour
weeksshouldbeconsideredstab,
3, Fillfueltankwithcban, fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly,Do
notusegasolinecontainingMETHANOL,Replacefuelcap,
UseAlcoholbbndedfuels (calbdgasoholor usingethanolor metha-
nol)canattractmoisturewhichleadstoseparationandformationof
acidsduringstorage,Acidicgascandamagethefuelsystemofan
enginewhib instorage,
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore
storagefor30daysorlonger,Drainthegastank,starttheengine
andletit rununtilthefuelfinesandcarburetorareempty,Use
freshfuelnextseason,SeeSTORAGEInstructionsforadditional
information,
Neveruseengineorcarburetorcbaner productsinthefueltankor
permanentdamagemayoccur,
NOTE:Checkthefuellevelperiodicallyto avoidrunningoutofgaso-
linewhileoperatingtheYardVacuum,Ifthe unitrunsoutofgasasit
ischipping,it maybenecessarytounclogthedischargeareabeforeit
canbe restarted,RefertoSERVICEANDADJUSTMENTsection,
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ThrottleControl
ChokeControl
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Figure11
Whenmovingthrottbcontrolbver, becarefulof heatedsurfacesand
sharpedgeson mufflerguard,
TO START ENGINE
1, Attachsparkplugwireandrubberboottosparkplug,
2, Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonmustbefullydepressedbythetipof
fronttabon baghandbor blowerchuteforenginetostart,
3, Makesurebag/chuteswitchwireisconnectedtoengineand
groundedtomountingbracket,
4, Gastankshouldbefilled3/4 tofullbeforestarting,
5, Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit)_ position,See
Figure10,
6, MovethechokecontrolI'_1 towardthethrottlecontroltochoke
theengine'scarburetor,(Awarmenginemaynotrequirechoking,)
SeeFigure10,
7, Standingbehindthe unit,graspstarterhandleand pullropeout
untilyoufeela drag,SeeFigure11,
8, Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke,Keepa firm
gripon thestarterhandb,Lettheroperewindslowly,
9, Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts,Whenenginestarts,
movechokecontrolgraduallyawayfromthethrottlecontrol
10, ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardthethrottb
controlandrepeatsteps7 through9, ,,_,,,,_
11, ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolin theSTART/RUN_ posi_
tionwhenoperatingtheYardVacuum,
TO STOP ENGmNE
1, Movethrottb controlbvertoslow (turtb) _ position,
Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore
stoppingengine,
2, Movethrottlecontrolbverto STOP orOFFposition,
3, Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundittotheretainingpostto
preventaccidentalstartingwhib theequipmentis unattended,
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TO EMPTY BAG
1, Unhookbagstrapsfromthelowerhandle,
2, Unsnapbagclipfromthetopoflowerhandle,SeeFigure12,
3, Graspbaghandlewithonehandand pulllockrodon mounting
bracketwithotherhandtowardenginetorelease,
4, Lift bagoff backofunit,
5, Twistthetwo buttonson thebackofthebagtounlockandempty
contents,SeeFigure13,Holdbaghandleandbagclipwhile
emptyingthecontents,
6, Compressbagopeningand foldinnerflapoveropening,
7, Foldouterflapoverinnerflapandinsertbuttonson thebag
throughmetaloutlets,SeeFigure13,
8, Twistthebuttonstolock bag,Placebagbackontounitas
instructedin theAssemblySection,
TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE
1, Graspblowerchutewithonehandand pulllockrodon mounting
bracketwithotherhandtowardenginetorelease,RefertoFigure
7 intheASSEMBLYsection,
2, Removeblowerchutefromovertherimofthedischargeopening,
Placebothhandsontopof upperhandletopushunitoveryardwaste,
Yardwastesuchasleavesandpineneedlescanbe vacuumedup
throughthenozzleforshredding,Aftermaterialhasbeenshredded
bytheflailbladesontheimpellerassembly,itwillbedischarged
intocatcherbagorthroughblowerchute,Donotattempttoshredor
chipanymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundin a normalyard(Le,
branches,leaves,twigs,etc,)Avoidfibrousplantssuchastomato
vinesuntiltheyarethoroughlydriedout, Materialssuchasstalksor
heavybranchesupto 1-1/2"indiametermaybefedintothechipper
chute,
Donotattempttoshred,chip,or vacuumanymateriallargerthan
specifiedonthemachineorin thismanual Personaliniuryordamag_
tothemachinecouldresult,
IMPORTANT:Theflailscreenislocatedinsidethehousinginthe
dischargearea,If theflailscreenbecomesclogged,removeandclean
asinstructedin theMaintenancesection,Forbestperformance,it is
alsoimportantto keepthechipperbladesharp,
Donotatanytimemakeanyadiustmentswithoutfirststopping
engineanddisconnectingsparkplug wire,
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Buttons
OuterFIaF
Figure13
Inner
Flap
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Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperformin{
anymaintenanceoradiustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationor whileperforminganyadiustmentsor repairs.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATmONS
Alwaysobservesafetyrubs whenperforming
anymaintenance,
. Thewarrantyon thisyardvacuumdoesnotcoveritemsthat have
beensubiectedtooperatorabuseor negligence,Toreceivefull
valuefromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere,
. Someadiustmentswill havetobe madeperiodicallytomaintain
yourunitproperly.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethesearetight.
ENGmNE MAINTENANCE
Checking the Spark Pmug
Cban sparkplugandresettheelectrodegapto0,020"atbast oncea
season;replaceevery100hoursofoperation,
Cban areaaroundthesparkplugbase,Donotsandblastspark
plug,Sparkplugshouldbecbaned byscrapingorwirebrushing
andwashingwitha commercialsolvent,
Removeand inspectthesparkplug,Checkgap tomakesureit is
setat,020",SeeFigure14,
. Replacethesparkplugifelectrodesarepitted,burned,or the
porcelainiscracked,
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Donotusepressurizedairor solventstocleantheair cleaner
cartridge.
Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc,,fromenteringthe
carburetorandbeingforcedintotheengineandisimportanttoengine
lifeand performance,Theair cleanerconsistsof apbated filter,Never
runtheenginewithoutanaircbaner compbtelyassembled,
Cleanorreplacetheair cleanerevery25hoursofoperation.
1. Loosenscrewandtilt plastb housingcoveronsideofengine
down.SeeFigure15.
2. Removeair filterfromplastb housingcoverandreplacewith
cleanor newfilter.
3. Insertcover'stabsintoslotsin bottomofbase.
4. Tiltcoverupintoplaceandtightenscrew.
NOTE:If thefilter istornor damagedin anyway,replaceit.
f_ Electrode Porcelain
<------.020 inch(.51ram)gap
\
Figure14
Figure15
16
Check Engine OH
1, Stopengineandwaitseveralminutesbeforecheckingoillevel,
Withengineonlevelground,theoil mustbe toFULLmarkon
dipstick,
2, Removeoil filldipstickand wipecleanwithcloth,
3, Replaceand tightendipstick,Removeandcheckoil level,Level
shouldbeatFULLmark,
4, If needed,addoil slowly-recheck,Donotover%
5, Wipedipstickclean,replaceandtighten,Removeandcheckoil
level,Oil levelshouldbeatFULLlineon dipstick,
Donotoverfil,Overfillingwithoil maycausetheenginetonotstart,
or hardstarting,IfovertheFULLmarkon thedipstick,drainoilto
reduceoil levelto FULLmarkon dipstick,
Change Engine OH
, Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAR service
classificationSF,SG,or SH,Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygrade
accordingtotheexpectedoperatingtemperature,Refertoopera-
tionsectionforviscositychart,
, Changeengineoil afterthefirstfivetoeighthoursofoperation,
andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter,Changeoil every
twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloador in
hightemperatures,
To Drain Oil
1, Drainthefuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefuel
tankisempty,
2, Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromsparkplug,
3, WithengineOFFbutstill warmremoveoil filldipstick,
4, Tipuniton itsside(sparkplugsideup)todrainthroughtheoil fill
tubeintoappropriatereceptacle,
Usedoilisa hazardouswasteproduct,Disposeofusedoilproperly,
Donotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste,Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
tiesor SearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities,
5, Whenengineisdrainedofalloil, placeenginelevel,Refillwith
approximately18oz,of freshoil FilltoFULLlineon dipstick,Do
notoverfill,RefertoGasAnd Oil Fill-Up inOPERATIONsection,
6, Replaceoil filldipstickandtighten,
7, Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting,
Clean Engine
, Dailyorbeforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaffor accumulated
debrisfromengine,Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean,
Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeofanycombustible
debris,
, Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine,
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducetheriskofover-
heatingandignitionofaccumulateddebris,This isespecially
importantifcuttingtallgrass,
Donotusewatertocleanengineparts,Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system,Useabrushor drycloth,
Carburetor Adjustment
Thecarburetoronthisengineisnotadiustable,
Donotattemptto altertheenginespeedbytamperingwiththe
engine'sgovernorlinkage,Doingsocouldresultinseriouspersonal
iniuryanddamagetotheengine,TheengineRPMhasbeensetat
thefactory,
LUBRICATmON
Wheels- Placea fewdropsof SAE30 oiloneachshoulderscrew
once a season,
Nozzleheight adjustment levers- Lubricatenozzleheight
adjustmentleverswith lightoil
Locking Rod-Lubricatethelockrodandcompressionsprings
whichattachtothemountingbracket,
CLEAN EQUmPMENT
CleantheYardVacuumthoroughlyaftereachuse,
, Washbagperiodicallywithwater,Allowto drythoroughlyin
shade,
, Iftheflailscreenbecomesclogged,removeandcleanas
instructedbelow,
NOTE:Cleaningwitha forcefulsprayofwateris notrecommendedas
itcouldcontaminatethefuelsystem,
Temperatureof mufflerand nearbyareasmayexceed150°F (65°C),
Avoidtheseareas,
Service Muffler
, Inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary,Replace-
mentpartsforthemufflermustbethesameandinstalledinthe
samepositionastheoriginalparts,otherwisefirecanoccur,
17
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REMOVING THE FLAIL SCREEN
If thedischargeareabecomesclogged,removetheflailscreenand
cleanareaasfollows:
1, Stoptheengine,Makecertainthechipper/shreddervacuumhas
cometoa completestop,
2, Beforeuncloggingthedischargechute,disconnect and ground
the spark plug wireto retaining pest,
3, Removethevacuumbagor blowerchutefromtheunitas
instructedin theOPERATIONsectionto obtainaccesstoflail
screen,
4, Removeself tappingscrewon rightsideofunitthatattachesto
theflailscreen,SeeFigure14,
5, Removehexscrewontopofrearhousingnearmountingbracket
andtheflangelocknutthatsecuresflailscreen,SeeFigure14,
6, Removeand cleanthescreenbyscrapingor washingwithwater,
SeeFigure15,
7, Reinstallthescreen,
f
Figure14
Figure15
18
SHARPENmNGOF{REPLACmNGCHIPPER
NOTE:Whentippingtheunit,emptytheoilandfueltankandkeep
enginesparkplugsideup,
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wireto retaining post.
2, Removebag assemblyor Newerchute,
3, Removethethreehexcapscrewsholdingthechipperchuteto
theupperhousing,SeeFigure16,
4, Removethefronthubcaps,flangelocknuts,frontwheels,and
wavewashersthatattachtothepivotarmassemblies,SeeFigure
17,
5, Removetheshoulderscrews,thrustwashers,andbellwashers
thatgothroughthepivotarmstothefrontsupportbrace,The
frontsupportbraceandlocknutcanberemovedatthistimeas
well,
6, Removethethreescrewson theupperhousingthatsecurethe
nozzlecover,SeeFigure18,
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Figure16
.......front Support Brace andLock Nui
Pivot
BellWasher
Thrust Washer (\
Shoulder Screw
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19
Wave
Washer
Lock Nut VV'heel
HubCap
Figure17
Figure18
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7, Carefullyflit andsupporttheunitupto provideaccessunderneath
tothenozzlemountinghardwareand impeller,Removethethree
shoulderboltssecuringtheblackplasticlowerflailhousingtothe
lowerhousing,Referto Figure19,
8, Tilttopofblackplasticlowerflailhousingtowardtheengineto
remove,
9, Usinga 8/16"allenwrench,removetheflatheadcapscrewsthat
holdthechipperbladetotheimpeller,Thesescrewsareacces-
sibb throughtheopeningcreatedwhenthechipperchutewas
removedearlier,SeeFigure20,
10, Thenutson theflatheadcapscrewscanbereachedfrom
underneathusinga 1/2-inchsocket,universal,andextension,
SeeFigure21,
11, Replaceor sharpenchipperblade,Thebladecanbe sharpened
witha fib oron agrindingwheel
12, Whensharpeningblade,protecthandsbyusingglovesandfollow
theoriginalangleofgrind,
18, Reassembbbyperformingthepreviousstepsin theopposite
orderand mannerofremoval,
NOTE:Tightenbladescrewsto2SO-250 in-lbs,Makecertainchipper
bladeisreassembledwiththesharpedgefacingupward,
f
Black
Nozzle
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ShoulderScrews
Figure19
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Fiat HeadCa Screws
Chipper Blade
Figure20
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Nuts
Impeller _\
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Figure21
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