Craftsman 247.77013.0 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRRF[SM ®
675 Series Engine
POWER PROPELLED YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.77013.0
CAUTION: Before using
this product, read this
manual and follow all
safety rules and operating
instructions.
o SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
o OPERATION
o MAINTENANCE
o PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com FORMNO.769-05107B
4/6/2011

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,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor workmanship,Defectiveproductwill
receivefreerepairor freereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesor ifrentedtoanotherperson.
Forwarrantycoverage details to obtain repairor replacement,visit the website: www.craftsman.com
This warranty covers ONLYdefects in material andworkmanship. Warrantycoverage does NOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,includingbutnotlimitedtosparkplug,air cleaner,belt,and
oilfilter.
• Standardmaintenanceservicing,oilchanges,or tune-ups.
• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,thorns,stumps,or glass.
• Tireor wheelreplacementor repairresultingfromnormalwear,accident,orimproperoperationor maintenance.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,includingbutnotlimitedto,damagecausedbyover-speedingtheengine,orbyimpacting
objectsthat bendtheframe.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatornegligence,includingbutnotlimitedto,electricalandmechanicaldamagecausedbyimproper
storage,failureto usethepropergradeandamountofengineoil,or failureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontained
intheoperator'smanual.
• Engine(fuelsystem)cleaningor repairscausedbyfueldeterminedto becontaminatedoroxidized(stale).in general,fuelshouldbeused
within30 daysof itspurchasedate.
• Normaldeteriorationandwearoftheexteriorfinishes,or productlabelreplacement.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
EngineSeries: 675
EngineOilType: SAE30
EngineOilCapacity: 18ounces
FuelCapacity: 1 1/2Quarts
SparkPlug: Champion®RJ19LM
SparkPlugGap: .020"
Model Number.................................................................
Serial Number .................................................................
Dateof Purchase.............................................................
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber
anddateof purchaseabove
©SearsBrands,LLC 2

Thissymbolpointsoutimportantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not
followed,couldendangerthepersonalsafetyand/orpropertyof
yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanual
beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine.Failuretocomplywith
theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyouseethis
symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle
componentscontainoremitchemicalsknowntoStateofCalifornia
tocausecancerandbirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtothesafeopera-
tionpracticesin thismanual.Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthepartoftheoperatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.Thismachineiscapableofamputatingfingers,hands,
toesandfeetandthrowingdebris.Failureto observethefollowing
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.
Your Responsibility--Restricttheuseofthispowermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollowthewarningsand instruc-
tionsin thismanualandon themachine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
•Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachineand
in themanualbeforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.Keep
thismanualina safeplaceforfutureandregularreferenceandfor
orderingreplacementparts.
• ReadtheOperator'sManualand followallwarningsand safety
instructions.Failuretodosocanresultin seriousinjurytothe
operatorand/orbystanders.Forquestionscall, 1-800-4MY-
HOME.
• Befamiliarwithall controlsandtheirproperoperation.Knowhow
tostopthemachineanddisengagethemquickly.
• Neverallowchildrenunder16yearsofagetooperatethis
machine.Children16andovershouldreadandunderstandthe
instructionsandsafeoperationpracticesin thismanualandon
themachineandbe trainedandsupervisedbyanadult.
• Neverallowadultstooperatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
• Keepbystanders,pets,andchildrenatleast75feetfromthe
machinewhileitisin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
thearea.
• Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine
exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
• Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor inthefeeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththerotating
impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.
• Neverattempttounclogeitherthefeedintakeordischarge
opening,removeor emptybag,or inspectand repairthemachine
whiletheengineisrunning.Shuttheengineoff andwaituntilall
movingpartshavecometoa completestop.Disconnectthespark
plugwireandgroundit againsttheengine.
PREPARATION
•Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.
Removeall rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhich
couldbepickedupor thrownandcausepersonalinjuryor
damageto themachine.
• Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperation
andwhileperformingan adjustmentor repair,to protectyour
eyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto
theeyes.
• Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand
shirts.Loosefittingclothesor jewelrycanbecaughtin movable
parts.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeetorsandals.Wear
leatherworkgloveswhenfeedingmaterialinthechipperchute.
• Beforestarting,checkallboltsandscrewsforpropertightnessto
besurethemachineisinsafeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamageatfrequentintervals.
• Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionslabels,asnecessary.
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SafeHandlingof Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein
handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthevaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilled
onyourselfor yourclotheswhichcanignite.Washyourskinand
changeclothesimmediately.
• Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckor trailerbed
witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundaway
fromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
• Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck
ortrailerand refuelitontheground.Ifthisisnotpossible,then
refuelsuchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefueltankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuse
a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuelmachineindoors.
• Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengineishotor run-
ning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoallowspaceforfuelexpansion.
• Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
• Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.Move
unittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
• Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeany
fuelsoakeddebris.
• Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkor pilotlightason awaterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
OPERATION
•Donotputhandsandfeetnearrotatingpartsor in thefeeding
chambersanddischargeopening.Contactwiththerotating
impellercanamputatefingers,hands,andfeet.
• Beforestartingthemachine,makesurethechipperchute,feed
intake,andcuttingchamberare emptyandfreeofall debris.
•Thoroughlyinspectall materialtobe shreddedandremoveany
metal,rocks,bottles,cans,or otherforeignobjectswhichcould
causepersonalinjuryor damagetothemachine.
• Iftheimpellerstrikesa foreignobjector ifyourmachineshould
startmakinganunusualnoiseorvibration,immediatelyshut
theengineoff.Allowtheimpellertocometoa completestop.
Disconnectthesparkplugwire,grounditagainsttheengineand
performthefollowingsteps:
a. Inspectfordamage.
b. Repairor replaceanydamagedparts.
c. Checkforanyloosepartsandtightento assurecontinued
safeoperation.
•Donotallowanaccumulationof processedmaterialto buildupin
thedischargearea.Thiscanpreventproperdischargeandresult
inkickbackof materialthroughthefeedopening.
•Donotattempttoshredorchipmateriallargerthanspecified
on themachineor inthis manual.Personalinjuryor machine
damagecouldresult.
•Neverattempttounclogeitherthefeedintakeor discharge
openingwhiletheengineisrunning.Shuttheengineoff,waituntil
all movingpartshavestopped,disconnectthesparkplugwireand
grounditagainsttheenginebeforeclearingdebris.
•Neveroperatewithoutvacuumbaganddischargechuteproperly
attachedtothe machine.Neveremptyor changevacuumbag
whiletheengineisrunning.Vacuumbagmustbe keptclosedat
all timesduringoperation.
•Neveroperatewithouteithertheinletnozzleor optionalhose
attachment(ifapplicable)properlyattachedtothemachine.
Neverattempttoattachor changeeitherattachmentwhilethe
engineisrunning.
•Keepallguards,deflectorsand safetydevicesin placeand
operatingproperly.
•Keepyourfaceandbodybackandtothesideofthechipper
chutewhilefeedingmaterialintothemachineto avoidaccidental
kickbackinjuries.
•Neveroperatethis machinewithoutgoodvisibilityorlight.Always
be sureofyourfootingand keepa firmholdon thehandles.
•Donotoperatethismachineona paved,gravelor non-level
surface.
•Donotoperatethismachinewhileundertheinfluenceof alcohol
or drugs.
•Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donot
touch.
•Neverpick uporcarrymachinewhiletheengineisrunning.
•Ifsituationsoccurwhichare notcoveredinthis manual,usecare
andgoodjudgement.ContactCustomerSupportforassistance
andthenameofthenearestservicedealer.
4

MAINTENANCE &STORAGE
•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
• Checkboltsand screwsforpropertightnessatfrequentintervals
tokeepthemachinein safeworkingcondition.Also,visually
inspectmachineforanydamageand repair,ifneeded.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,stoptheengineand
makecertaintheimpellerand allmovingpartshavestopped.
Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainsttheengine
topreventunintendedstarting.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
oftheengine.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Followthismanualforsafeloading,unloading,transporting,and
storageof thismachine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereisan
openflame,sparkorpilotlightsuchasa waterheater,furnace,
clothesdryer,etc.
Allowmachinetocoolatleast5 minutesbeforestoring.
• Alwaysrefertotheoperator'smanualforproperinstructionson
off-seasonstorage.
• If thefueltankhasto bedrained,do thisoutdoors.
• Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsforgas,oil,etc.to
protecttheenvironment.
• AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)
andtheU.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproduct
hasan Average UsefulLifeofseven(7)years,or 60hoursof
operation.AttheendoftheAverageUsefulLifehavethemachine
inspectedannuallybyan authorizedservicedealertoensurethat
allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworkingproperlyand not
wornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents,injuries
ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,donotmodifyenginein anyway.
Tamperingwiththegovernorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand
causeittooperateatunsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting
ofenginegovernor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal
EPAemissionregulationsforSORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are
certifiedtooperateon regularunleadedgasoline,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 sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws(ifany).
Ifa sparkarrestorisused,itshouldbe maintainedin effectiveworking
orderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveis required
bylaw(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Other
statesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.
A sparkarrestorforthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears
PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispagedepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson themachine
beforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.
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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
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.
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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.
STOP
Keep hands out of inlets
while engine is running.
Rotating blades are
inside.
FRONT WHEEL /VACUUM NOZZLE
HEmGHT ADJUSTER
For use in
grass to
pickup
_eaves and
debris
To pick up
wet material
pine cones_
acorns Or
materia_ on
pavement.
TO AVOID SERIOUSINJU RY
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.
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroil intheengine.
Becertaintoserviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedinthe
Operationsectionofthis manualbeforeoperatingyourmachine.
NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideoftheYardVacuumis
observedfromtheoperatingpositionlookingforwardtothefrontof the
machine.
OPENING CARTON
1. Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtopto bottom.
2. Removeall looseparts.
3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Liftunitfromthereartodetachitfromunderlyingcartonmaterial
androllunitoutofcarton.
2. Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.
NOTE:Makesurenottocrimpcableswhileremovingloosepartsor
theentireunitfromthecarton.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
(See Figure 1)
* Upperand LowerHandle
. HoseAssembly
* SafetyGlasses
. EngineOil(Maybelocatedinbag)
* Bag
. BlowerChute
* Operator'sManual
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Safety Glasses
Operator'sManual Bottle of EngineOil
Figure1
\Hose
Assembly
BlowerChute
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ATTACHING THE HANDLE
1. Removethehairpinclipsfromthehandlebracketsand removethe
carriagescrewsandwingnutsfromthelowerhandle.
a. Placethebottomholesinlowerhandleoverthepinson the
handlebracketsand securewith hairpinclips.SeeFigure2.
b. insertcarriagescrewsthroughupperholeinlowerhandlefrom
theinsideandsecurewithwingnuts.SeeFigure2.
2. a. Unfoldtheupperhandleuntilitalignswithlowerhandle.Make
suretheropeguideisontherightsideofupperhandle.See
Figure3.
IMPORTANT:Makesurethecablesareroutedoutsidethelower
handle.Also,donotcrimpthecableswhileliftingupthehandles.
.
.
b. Securethetwo handlesbytighteningthehandleknobs(carriage
boltsmustbeseatedproperlyintothehandle).See Figure3.
Pullthetwo cabletiesattachedtothecablestightapproximately
8 inchesfromeachcableendandplacethecablesintothecable
guide.
Loosenthewingnutthatsecurestheropeguidetothe rightsideof
upperhandle.
a. Pullthestarterropeoutoftheengineslowly.SeeFigure4.
b. Slipthestarterropeintotheropeguide.Tightenthewingnut.
SeeFigure4.
Figure2
Figure3 J
9Figure4 J

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Figure5
_, ATTACHING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY
1. a. Slidehoseadapterof hoseassemblyintothebaseadapter
locatedon theleftfrontoftheYardVacuum.SeeFigure5.
b. Pullspringloadedpinouton thebaseandalignpinwiththefirst
hole(closesttotheendofthetube)inthehoseadapter.
c. Releasethepintolockthehosein place.
2. a. Snapthehosehandlefirstintotheupperhosehandlebracket
andthenintothelowerhosehandlebracket.
b. Layhosetubingincurvedendofhandlenexttochipperchute.
SeeFigure6.
ATTACH ING TH E BAG
Graspbaghandlewithonehandandslidelockingrodonmounting
bracketwith otherhandtowardengine.Usetheendofmounting
bracketas leveragewhenslidingthelockingrod.
a. Slipbagovertherimofthedischargeopeningandrelease
lockingrodtosecurebagin place.SeeFigure7.
b. Snapbagclipto thetopofthelowerhandle.
c. Placethelowerstrapson thebagoverthetopof lowerhandle,
hookingthemon thestuds.SeeFigure7.
NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothemountingbracket
mustbefullydepressedbythetipof fronttabon baghandlewhen
securingthebagorenginewillnotstart.
Figure6 Figure7
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ATTACHING THE BLOWER CHUTE f
NOTE:Thebagmustberemovedbeforeinstallingtheblowerchute.
1. a. Graspblowerchutewithone handandslidelockingrodon
mountingbracketwithotherhandtowardengine.Usetheendof
mountingbracketas leveragewhenslidingthelockingrod.See
Figure8.
b. Slipblowerchuteoverrimof dischargeopeningandrelease
lockingrodto securechutein place,asin Figure8.
c. Raisethenozzleheighttothehighestsettingwhenusingthe
blowerchute.Refertonozzleheightadjustmentbelow.
NOTE:Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonattachedtothemountingbracket
mustbefullydepressedbythetipoffronttabontheblowerchuteor
enginewillnotstart.
Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming
anymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Thenozzlecanbeadjustedtoanyfive positions,rangingfrom5/8"
to4-1/8"groundclearance.Thenozzleheighthastobe adjusted
accordingtoyardconditions.
1. Depressnozzleheightadjustmentlevertowardswheel.See
Figure9.
2. Movetheheightadjustmentleverforwardor backwardtoadjust
thenozzleupwardsordownwards.Makesurebothleversarein
thesameposition.
3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.
NOTE:Ingeneral,raisethenozzleheighttovacuuma thicklayerof
leavesortooperatewiththeblowerchute.Lowerthenozzleheightfor
smoothersurfaces.
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fDrive Control
Speed Thr( Control Choke Control
Starter
Lower
Hose
Bracket
HoseAssembl'
Hose
Blower Chipper
Chute Chute
Bag
Bag Handle
Oil Fill
GasolineFill
)ark PlugWire
Nozzle/Hose
Lever
Nozzle
Nowthat youhavesetup youryardvacuumforoperation,get
acquaintedwith itscontrolsandfeatures.Thesearedescribedbelow
andillustratedon thispage.Thisknowledgewillallowyoutouseyour
newequipmenttoits fullestpotential.
Theoperationofanyyardvacuumcanresultinforeignobjectsbeing
thrownintotheeyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Always
Iwearthesafetyglassesprovidedwiththisunitoreyeshieldswhile
[operatingor performinganyadjustmentsor repairson it.
NozzleHeig
Adjustment Lever
Figure10
iMPORTANT:Movethespeedcontrolonlywhentheengineisrunning.
Changingthespeedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoff candamagethe
yardvacuum.
CHIPPER CHUTE
Allowstwigsandsmallbranchesupto 1-1/2"in diametertobe fedinto
theimpellerforchipping.SeeFigure10.
DRIVE CONTROL
Locatedon theundersideofthe upperhandle,thedrivecontrolisused
toengage/disengagewheels.Fullysqueezethedrivecontrolagainst
theupperhandletoengagethewheels;releasetodisengage.(DO
NOTslipclutch).
SPEED CONTROL
Locatedon theleftsideoftheupperhandle,thespeedcontrolis used
toselecttheforwardspeedoftheyardvacuum.
NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Usedtoadjustthenozzlegroundclearancerangingapproximately
from5/8"to 4-1/8".See Figure10.
NOZZLE
Yardwastesuchasleavesorpineneedlescanbevacuumedup
throughthenozzlefor shredding.
HOSE ASSEMBLY
Usedasanalternativeto thenozzletovacuumyardwastesuchas
leavesor pineneedlesin hardto reachplaces.SeeFigure10.
NOZZLE/HOSE VAC LEVER
Thenozzle/hosevachandleislocatedon topofthenozzle.Useit to
switchvacuumsuctionbetweenthenozzleandthehoseassembly.
HOSE HANDLE
Usedtoguidehoseassemblywhenvacuuming.
Meets ANSI Safety Standards
CraftsmanYardVacuumsconformto thesafetystandardoftheAmericanNationalStandardsinstitute(ANSi).
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BAG HANDLE
Usedtograspbaginorderto assistinattaching,removing,and
emptyingbag.SeeFigure10.
BAG
Collectsshreddedmaterialfedthroughthechipperchuteorvacuumed
throughthenozzleor hose.
BLOWER CHUTE
Whenattachedtounit,theblowerchuteisusedtodischargeyard
wastesuchasleaves,pineneedle,or smalltwigsacrossyard.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandstopfunction.Through
threeseparatepositionson theleverfromleftto right,theoperationis
asfollows:
Althoughmulti-viscosityoils(5W30,10W30,etc.)improvestarting
incoldweather,theywillresultin increasedoilconsumptionwhen
usedabove32°ECheckyourengineoil levelmorefrequentlytoavoid
possibleenginedamagefromrunninglowonoil.
1. Checktheoillevelmakingcertainnotto rubthedipstickalongthe
insidewallsoftheoilfilltube.Thiswouldresultin afalsedipstick
reading.RefilltoFULLmarkondipstick,ifnecessary.Capacity
isapproximately18oz.Overfillingwillcausetheenginetosmoke
profuselyandwillresultin poorengineperformance.
2. Replaceoil filldipstickandtighten.
3. Keepoillevelat FULL.Runningtheenginewithtoolittleoil can
resultin permanentenginedamage.
Useextremecarewhenhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelmachineindoors
or whiletheengineishotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,
pipes,andothersourcesofignition.
Start/Run Slow/Idle EngineOff
CHOKE CONTROL
Thechokecontrolisusedtochokethecarburetorandassistinstarting
theengine.
STARTER HANDLE
Usedto starttheengine.
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
Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIserviceclassification
SF,SG,or SH.Selecttheoil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingto the
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthechartbelow:
/_Colder_ 32°F _Warme_
0il Viscosity Chart J
Gasoline
1. Removefuelcapfromthefueltank.
2. Makesurethecontainerfromwhichyouwillpourthegasolineis
cleanandfreefromrustorforeignparticles.Neverusegasoline
thatmaybe stalefromlongperiodsof storageinitscontainer.
Gasolinethathasbeensittingforanyperiodlongerthanfour
weeksshouldbeconsideredstale.
3. Fillfueltankwithclean,fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly
toapproximately1-1/2inchesbelowtopof necktoallowforfuel
expansion.DonotusegasolinecontainingMETHANOL.Replace
fuelcap.
Useofalcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor usingethanolor
methanol)canattractmoisturewhichleadstoseparationandforma-
tionofacidsduringstorage.Acidicgascandamagethefuelsystem
of anenginewhilein storage.
Toavoidengineproblems,thefuelsystemshouldbeemptiedbefore
storagefor30 daysorlonger.Drainthegastank,starttheengine
andletitrununtilthefuellinesandcarburetorareempty.Usefresh
Ifuelnextseason.SeeSTORAGEInstructionsforadditionalinforma-
_tion.
mayoccur.
NOTE:Checkthefuellevelperiodicallytoavoidrunningoutofgaso-
linewhileoperatingtheYardVacuum.Iftheunitrunsoutofgasasit
ischipping,it maybe necessarytounclogthedischargeareabeforeit
canbe restarted.RefertoSERVICEANDMAINTENANCEsection.
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TopView
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BagYC_hutei/
SwitchWire /
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Figure11
ChokeControl
Figure12
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Whenmovingthrottlecontrollever,becarefulofheatedsurfacesand
sharpedgeson mufflerguard.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attachsparkplugwireandrubberbootto sparkplug.
2. Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonmustbefullydepressedbythetip
offronttabon baghandleor blowerchuteforenginetostart.See
Figure11.
3. Makesurebag/chuteswitchwireisconnectedtoengineand
groundedtomountingbracket.SeeFigure11.
4. Gastankshouldbe filled3/4tofull beforestarting.
5. Movethrottlecontrolto START/RUN(Rabbit) position.See
Figure12. _lf
6. Movethechokecontrol towardthe throttle
controltochokethe I",1eng ne'scarburetor(Awarmengine
maynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure12.
7. Standingbehindtheunit,graspstarterhandleandpull ropeout
untilyoufeeladrag.
8. Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepa firm
gripon thestarterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.
9. Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.Whenenginestarts,
movechokecontrolgraduallyawayfromthethrottlecontrol.
10. Ifenginefalters,movechokecontrolbacktowardthethrottle
controland repeatsteps7 through9.
11. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolinthe START/RUNposition
whenoperatingtheYardVacuum.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto slow(turtle)_ position.
Wheneverpossible,graduallyreduceenginespeedbefore
stoppingengine.
2. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOP or OFFposition.
3. Disconnectsparkplugwireand groundit toprevent
accidentalstartingwhiletheequipmentisunattended.
TO EMPTY BAG
1. Unhookbagstrapsfromthe lowerhandle.
2. Unsnapbagclipfromthetopoflowerhandle.See Figure13.
3. Graspbaghandlewithonehandandpulllock rodonmounting
bracketwith otherhandtowardengineto release.
4. Liftbagoffbackof unit.
5. Twistthetwobuttonsonthebackofthebagto unlockandempty
contents.SeeFigure14.Holdbaghandleandbagclipwhile
emptyingthecontents.
6. Compressbagopeningandfoldinnerflapoveropening.
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. Removeblowerchutefromovertherimofthedischargeopening.
USING THE NOZZLE VACUUM
1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthetoppositionon thenozzleto
vacuumthroughnozzle.SeeFigure15.
2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein thefirsthole(closesttotheend
ofthetube)ofthehoseadaptertooperatethe nozzlevac.
3. Placebothhandsontopoftheupperhandleandfullyliftthedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandletopropeltheunitoveryard.
4. Usethespeedcontrolto chooseeitherthe highor lowspeed.The
speedcontrolmaybemovedeitherwhiletheunitis propellingor
beforeengagingthewheels.
Inner
Flap
OuterFlal:
Figure14
IMPORTANT:Movethespeedcontrolonlywhentheengineis running.
Changingthespeedcontrolsettingwiththeengineoff candamagethe
yardvacuum.
Yardwastesuchas leavesandpineneedlescanbevacuumedup
throughthenozzleforshredding.Aftermaterialhasbeenshredded
bytheflailbladesontheimpellerassembly,itwillbedischarged
intocatcherbagorthroughblowerchute.Donotattempttoshredor
chipanymaterialotherthanvegetationfoundin a normalyard(i.e.
branches,leaves,twigs,etc.)Avoidfibrousplantssuchastomato
vinesor palmfrondsuntiltheyare thoroughlydriedout. Materialssuch
asstalksor heavybranchesupto 1-1/2"indiametermaybe fedinto
thechipperchute.
Vac Lever
specifiedonthemachineorin thismanual.Personalinjuryor
to themachinecouldresult.
IMPORTANT:Theflailscreenis locatedinsidethehousinginthe
dischargearea.iftheflailscreenbecomesclogged,removeandclean
asinstructedin theSERVICE&MAINTENANCEsection.Forbest
performance,itis alsoimportanttokeepthechipperbladesharp.
Donotatanytimemakeanyadjustmentswithoutfirststopping
engineanddisconnectingsparkplugwire.
USING THE HOSE ASSEMBLY
1. Placenozzle/hosevacleverinthebottompositionon thenozzle
toredirectvacuumtothehoseassembly.SeeFigure16.
2. Thespringloadedpinmustbein thesecondholeofthehose
adaptertooperatethehoseassembly.
3. Unhookthehosefromupperhandlebracketandgraspthehose
handletoguidewhilevacuumingyardwastesuchas leavesor
pineneedlesin hardto reachplaces.
Figure15
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundittoprevent
unintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperationorwhile
performinganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest SearsService
Centeror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
1st5 -8 hours
25 hours
50 hours
Annuallyor 100hours
BeforeStorage 1. Fuelsystem
Underheavyloador inhightemperatures
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Unitandengine.
1. Engineoil
1. Engineoilt
2. Aircleaner
3. Controllinkagesandpivots
1. Engineoil
1. Sparkplug
= =
1. Check
2. Tightenor replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Change
2. Cleanor replace
3. Lubewithlightoil
1. Change
1. Cleanandadjustgap,orelse
replacewithnewplug.
1. Runengineuntilit stopsfromlackof
fuelor adda gasolineadditiveto the
gasin thetank.
Alwaysstopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwirebeforeperforming
Ianymaintenanceoradjustments.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
_operationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
•Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
•Thewarrantyon thisyardvacuumdoesnotcoveritemsthat have
beensubjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull
valuefromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
•Someadjustmentswillhavetobe madeperiodicallytomaintain
yourunitproperly.
•Periodicallycheckall fastenersand 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 J
•Removeandinspectthesparkplug.Checkgaptomakesureitis
setat .020".SeeFigure17.
•Replacethesparkplugifelectrodesare pitted,burned,or the
porcelainiscracked.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner
Donotusepressurizedairor solventstocleantheaircleaner
cartridge.
Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthe
carburetorand beingforcedintotheengineandisimportanttoengine
lifeandperformance.Theair cleanerconsistsofa pleatedfilter.Never
runtheenginewithoutan aircleanercompletelyassembled.
Cleanor replacetheair cleanerevery25hoursofoperation.
1. Loosenscrewandtilt plastichousingcoveron sideofengine
down.SeeFigure18.
2. Removeairfilterfromplastichousingcoverandreplacewith
cleanor newfilter.
3. insertcover'stabsintoslotsin bottomofbase.
4. Tiltcoverupintoplaceandtightenscrew.
NOTE:Ifthefilteristornordamagedin anyway,replaceit.
Checking Engine Oil
1. Stopengineandwaitseveralminutesbeforecheckingoil level.
Withengineonlevelground,theoil mustbeto FULLmarkon
dipstick.
2. Removeoilfilldipstickandwipecleanwithcloth.
3. Replaceandtightendipstick.Removeandcheckoil level.Level
shouldbeatFULLmark.
4. If needed,addoil slowly- recheck.Donotoverfill.
5. Wipedipstickclean,replaceandtighten.Removeandcheckoil
level.Oil levelshouldbe at FULLlineondipstick.
Donotoverfil.Overfillingwithoil maycausetheenginetonotstart,or
hardstarting.If overtheFULLmarkon thedipstick,drainoilto reduce
oil leveltoFULLmarkondipstick.
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Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.
IDonotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
_tiesorSearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
5. Whenengineisdrainedofall oil,placeenginelevel.Refillwith
approximately18oz.offreshoil.Fillto FULLlineondipstick.Do
notoverfill.RefertoGasAnd Oil Fill-Up inOPERATIONsection.
6. Replaceoil filldipstickandtighten.
7. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.
Temperatureofmufflerandnearbyareasmayexceed150°F(65°C).
Avoidtheseareas.
Changing Engine Oil
•Onlyusehighqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIservice
classificationSF,SG,orSH.Selecttheoil's SAEviscositygrade
accordingtotheexpectedoperatingtemperature.RefertoOpera-
tionsectionforviscositychart.
•Changeengineoil afterthefirstfivetoeighthoursofoperation,
andeveryfifty hoursoreveryseasonthereafter.Changeoil every
twentyfivehourswhenoperatingengineunderheavyloadorin
hightemperatures.
To Drain Oil
1. Drainthefuelfromthetankbyrunningtheengineuntilthefuel
tankisempty.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandkeepitawayfromsparkplug.
3. WithengineOFFbutstillwarmremoveoil filldipstick.
4. Tipuniton itsside(sparkplugsideup)todrainthroughtheoilfill
tubeintoappropriatereceptacle.
Servicing Muffler
•inspectmufflerperiodically,andreplaceif necessary.Replace-
mentpartsforthemufflermustbe thesameandinstalledinthe
samepositionastheoriginalparts,otherwisefirecanoccur.
Cleaning Engine
•Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeofanycombustible
debris.
•Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.
•Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleanto reducetheriskofover-
heatingandignitionofaccumulateddebris.Thisisespecially
importantifcuttingtallgrass.
Donotusewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor drycloth.
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Carburetor Adjustment f ..../_,
Thecarburetoronthis engineisnotuseradjustable.ContactSears /
Parts& Repairforadjustment,
Engine Speed
Donot,attempttoaltertheenginespeedbytamperingwiththe
enginesgovernorlinkage.Doingsocouldresultin seriouspersonal
Iinjuryanddamagetotheengine.TheengineRPMhasbeensetat
thefactory.
LUBRICATION
• Wheels- Placea fewdropsofSAE30 oilon eachshoulderscrew
oncea season.
• Nozzleheight adjustment levers- Lubricatenozzleheight
adjustmentleverswith lightoil.
• Locking Rod-Lubricatethelock rodandcompressionsprings
whichattachtothemountingbracket.
• Nozzle/HoseVacLever: Lubricatethenozzle/hosevacleveron
topof thenozzleoncea seasonwith lightoil.
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CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Cleanundersideof theyardvacuumoncea seasontopreventbuild-up
ofdebris.Followstepsbelowforthisjob.
1. Disconnectandgroundsparkplugwire.Emptythefueltankby
runningengineuntiltankisdry.
2. Tiptheyardvacuumsothatitrestson itsside,keepingthe
mufflersidedown.Holdyardvacuumfirmly.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckandnozzlewitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
IMPORTANT:Donotusea pressurewasherorgardenhosetoclean
yourunit.Thesemaycausedamagetobearings,ortheengine.The
useofwaterwillresultin shortenedlifeandreduceserviceability.
4. Puttheyardvacuumbackon itswheelson theground.
CLEANING THE FLAIL SCREEN
Ifthedischargeareabecomesclogged,removetheflailscreenand
cleanareaasfollows:
1. Stoptheengine.Makecertainthechipper/shreddervacuumhas
cometoa completestop.
2. Beforeuncloggingthedischargechute,disconnect and ground
the spark plugwire.
3. Removethevacuumbagor blowerchutefromthe unitas
instructedin theOPERATIONsectiontoobtainaccesstoflail
screen.
4. Removethethreeselftappingscrewssecuringthebeltcover,and
removebeltcover.SeeFigure19.
5. Removeselftappingscrewon rightsideof unitthatattachesto
theflail screen.SeeFigure20.
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6. Removehexscrewontopofrearhousingnearmountingbracket
andtheflangelocknutthatsecuresflailscreen.SeeFigure20.
7. Removeandcleanthescreenbyscrapingorwashingwithwater.
SeeFigure21.
8. Reinstallthescreen.
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenanceon themachine,waitfor
all partstostopmovinganddisconnectandgroundthesparkplug
wire. Failuretofollowthisinstructioncouldresultin personalinjuryor
propertydamage.
DRIVE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Adjustthedrivecontrolcableif theyardvacuumdoesnotselfpropel
withthedrivecontrolengaged,orif theunithesitateswhiletheengine
maintainsthesamespeedafterapproximately20 hoursofuse.
Tomovethez-fittingofthedrivecontrolcablefromitsfactoryset
positioninthefrontholeofthedrivecontroltotherearhole,proceed
asfollows:
1. Pushtherightsideof thecontroloutofthe rightholeintheupper
handle.SeeFigure22A.
2. Pivotcontroldowntowardsthelowerhandle.
3. Pivotstraightupto removeitfromtheleftholein theupper
handle.SeeFigure22A.
4. Thereisnowsufficientslackinthedrivecontrolcableto graspthe
z-fittingwithyourhandandmoveitfromthefrontholetothe rear
holeofthedrivecontrol.SeeFigure22B.
IMPORTANT:Makesureto insertthez-fittingintothe rearholeas
itwasinsertedinthefronthole,thatis fromtheoutside ofthedrive
control.
5. Youmaynowcarefullyreinstallthedrivecontrolbyperformingthe
previousstepsintheoppositeorderandmannerof removal.
IMPORTANT:Onceassembledand priorto restarting,makesurethat
thecableisproperlyadjusted.Withthedrivecontroldisengaged,the
unitshouldfreelypullin reverse.
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SHARPENING OR REPLACING CHIPPER
BLADE
NOTE:Beforetippingtheunit,emptythefueltankbyrunningengine
untiltankisdry,andemptytheoil reservoirasdescribedinToDrain
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. Removethefourscrewson theupperhousingthat securethe
nozzlecover.SeeFigure25. f
Figure23
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..........................Front support Braceand Lock Nui,
PivotArm Assembl'
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BellWasher
Thrust Washer
Shoulder Screw
Wave
Washer
Lock Nut
HubCa[ Wheel J
Figure24
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