Craftsman 247.770131 User manual

Operator's Manual
CRRFr MRN
POWER PROPELLED YARD VACUUM
Model No. 247.770131
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo. 769-05107C
(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)fromthedateof purchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.A defectiveproductwill
receivefreerepairor replacementif repairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailsto obtainfreerepairor replacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsin materialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
• Expendableitemsthatcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchastheblades, sparkplug,aircleaner,flail
screenand catcherbag.
• Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsatproductmodificationor repairor causedbyproductaccessories.
• Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentor failuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingtoall suppliedinstructions.
• Preventivemaintenance,or repairsnecessarydueto improperfuelmixture,contaminatedor stalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthis productiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorif 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 .............................................................
Recordthemodelnumber,serialnumber
anddateof purchaseabove
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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 pilotlightas on 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.
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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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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
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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.
ATTACHING THE 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 youryardvacuumfor operation,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.
BLOWER CHUTE
Whenattachedtounit,theblowerchuteisusedtodischargeyard
wastesuchasleaves,pineneedle,or smalltwigsacrossyard.
THROTTLE CONTROL
Thethrottlecontrolstheenginespeedandstopfunction.Through
threeseparatepositionson theleverfromleftto right,theoperationis
asfollows:
Fast Slow EngineOff
CHOKE CONTROL
Thechokecontrolisusedtochokethecarburetorandassistinstarting
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.
*Below40°F(4°C)theuseofSAE30will resultinhardstarting.
**Above80°F (27°C)theuseof 10%30 maycauseincreasedoil
consumption.Checkoillevelmorefrequently.
1. Checktheoilwiththeenginestoppedandlevel.
2. Removetheoilfilldipstickandwipeitclean.
3. Insertandtightentheoil filldipstick.Removeitto checktheoil
level.
4. Iftheoil levelisnearor belowthelowerlimitmarkonthedipstick,
removetheoilfilldipstick,andfillwiththerecommendedoilto the
upperlimitmark.Donotoverfill.
5. Reinstalltheoil filldipstick.
Gasoline
Donotuseunapprovedgasolines,suchas E85.Donotmixoil in
Igasolineor modifyenginetorunonalternatefuels.Thiswilldamage
[the enginecomponentsandvoid the engine warranty.
Fuelmust meetthese requirements:
•Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.
• A minimumof87octane/87AKI(91RON).
• Gasolinewithup to 10%ethanol(gasohol)isacceptable.
Refuelina well-ventilatedareawiththeenginestopped.If theengine
hasbeenrunning,allowittocoolfirst.Neverrefueltheengineinsidea
buildingwheregasolinefumesmayreachflamesor sparks.
Gasolineishighlyflammableand explosive,andyoucanbe
burnedor seriouslyinjuredwhenrdueling.Stopengineandkeep
heat,sparks,andflameaway.Refuelonlyoutdoors.Wipeup spills
immediately.
Subsequent Uses
Use4-strokemotoroil thatmeetsor exceedstherequirementsfor
APIservicecategorySF,SG,SH,SJor higher.AlwayschecktheAPI
servicelabelon theoilcontainertobesureit includesthelettersSF,
SG,SH, SJor higher.
Outdoortemperaturesdeterminetheproperoilviscosityfortheengine.
Usethechartto selectthe bestviscosityfortheoutdoortemperature
r_..ge #xpected.
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Ifyourequipmentwillbe usedon an infrequentor intermittentbasis,
pleaserefertotheOff SeasonStoragesectionforadditionalinforma-
tionregardingfueldeterioration.
NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintandsometypesofplastic.Becareful
nottospillfuelwhenfillingyourfueltank.
Neverusestaleorcontaminatedgasolineor anoil/gasolinemixture.
Avoidgettingdirtor waterin thefueltank.
1. Removethefueltankcap.
2. Fillthefueltankwithfuel.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,do
notfillabovethebottomofthefueltank neck.Donotoverfill.
Wipeupspilledfuelbeforestartingtheengine.
3. Installthefueltankcapandtightenit untilitclicks.
4. Moveyardvacuumatleast10feetawayfromthefuelcontainer/
sourceand sitebeforestartingtheengine.
NOTE:Checkthefuellevelperiodicallytoavoidrunningoutof
gasolinewhileoperatingtheyardvacuum.Iftheunitrunsoutofgasas
itischipping,itmaybenecessaryto unclogthedischargeareabefore
itcanberestarted.Referto SERVICEAND MAINTENANCEsection.
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TopView
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BagYC_hutei/
Switch:Wire /
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Figure11
ChokeControl
Figure12
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TO START ENGINE
Besurenooneotherthantheoperatorisstandingneartheyard
vaccumwhilestartingengineoroperatingvacuum.Neverrunengine
indoorsorin enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,
feet,hairand looseclothingawayfromanymovingpartson engine
andyardvacuum.
1. Thebag/chuteswitchbuttonmustbefullydepressedbythetip
offronttabon baghandleor blowerchuteforenginetostart.See
Figure11.
2. Makesurebag/chuteswitchwireisconnectedtoengineand
groundedtomountingbracket.SeeFigure11.
3. Movethrottlecontroltothe FAST(Rabbit)4_ position.See
Figure12.
4. MovethechokecontroltotheCHOKE_,1 position(Awarm
enginemaynotrequirechoking.)SeeFigure12.
5. Standingbehindtheunit,graspstarterhandleandpull ropeout
untilyoufeeladrag.
6. Pulltheropewitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepa firm
gripon thestarterhandle.Letthe roperewindslowly.
7. Repeat,ifnecessary,untilenginestarts.Astheenginewarmsup,
movethechokecontroltotheRUNI _'I position.
8. ALWAYSkeepthethrottlecontrolinthe FAST(rabbit)
positionwhenoperatingtheYardVacuum.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Movethrottlecontrolleverto STOP or OFFposition.
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 thefirst hole(closesttotheend
ofthetube)ofthehoseadaptertooperatethe nozzlevac.
3. Placebothhandsontopoftheupperhandleandfullyliftthedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandletopropeltheunitoveryard.
4. Usethespeedcontrolto chooseeitherthe highor lowspeed.The
speedcontrolmaybemovedeitherwhiletheunitis propellingor
beforeengagingthewheels.
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.
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.
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Inner
Flap
Outer Flap
Figure14
Vac Lever
Figure15
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Figure16

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 hours
Annuallyor 25hours
Annuallyor 50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
.
2.
3.
1.
1.
2.
3.
1.
1.
2.
1.
Engineoillevel
Looseormissinghardware
Unitandengine.
Engineoil
Aircleaned-
Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels
Undersideofmowerdeck
Engineoil
Sparkplug
AirCleaner
Fuelsystem
Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsor whenairbornedebrisis
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.Replaceaircleanerifverydirty.
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.
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Electrode Porcelain
.020inch(.51ram)gap
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Figure17
Removeandinspectthesparkplug.Checkgaptomakesureitis
setat .020".SeeFigure17.
• Replacethesparkplugif electrodesare pitted,burned,or the
porcelainiscracked.
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Servicing the Air Cleaner
Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthe
carburetorand beingforcedintotheengineandisimportanttoengine
lifeandperformance.Theair cleanerconsistsofa pleatedfilter.Never
runtheenginewithoutan aircleanercompletelyassembled.
Cleantheair cleanerevery25hoursofoperationoroncea season.
Replacetheaircleanerannually.
Neverstartor runtheenginewiththeaircleanerassemblyor theair
filterremoved.
NOTE:Donotusepressurizedairor solventstocleanthefilter.Pres-
surizedair candamagethefilterandsolventswilldissolvethefilter.
1. Loosenthefastenerthatholdsthecoverandtilt plastichousing
coveron sideofenginedown.SeeFigure18.
2. Removeairfilterfromplastichousingcover.
3. Toloosendebris,gentlytapthefilterona hardsurface.Ifthefilter
isexcessivelydirty,replacewitha newfilter.
4. Insertcover'stabsintoslotsin bottomofbase.
5. Tiltcoverupintoplaceand securewithfastener.
Checking Engine Oil
Checkoillevelbeforeeachoperation.Be sureoillevelismaintained.
1. Checktheoil withtheenginestoppedandlevel.
2. Removetheoil filldipstickandwipeitclean.
3. Insertandtightendipstick.Removeit tochecktheoil level.
4. If theoil levelisnearor belowthelowerlimitmarkon thedipstick,
removetheoil fillercap/dipstick,andfillwiththerecommendedoil
totheupperlimitmark.Donotoverfill.
5. Reinstalltheoilfilldipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Gasolineanditsvaporsareextremelyflammableandexplosive.
Fireor explosioncancausesevereburnsordeath.
Oil Fill/Dipstick
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Mumer
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Figure19
Changeengineoil afterthefirstfivehoursofoperation,andeveryfifty
hoursoroncea seasonthereafter.
Whenyoudraintheoil fromthetopoil filltube,thefueltankmustbe
Iemptyor fuelcanleakoutand resultin afireor explosion.Toempty
Ithe fueltank,runtheengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel.
1. Withengineoffbutstillwarm,disconnectthesparkplugwireand
keepitawayfromthesparkplug.
2. Placea suitablecontainernexttotheenginetocatchtheusedoil.
3. Removetheoil filldipstickanddraintheoil intothecontainerby
tippingtheenginetowardtheoil fillerneck.See Figure19.
Usedoil isa hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeofusedoil properly.
IDonotdiscardwithhouseholdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-
_tiesorSearsServiceCenterforsafedisposal/recyclingfacilities.
4. Withtheenginein a levelposition,filltotheupperlimitmarkon
thedipstickwiththerecommendedoil.
Runningtheenginewitha lowoil levelcancauseenginedamage.
5. Reinstalltheoil filldipsticksecurely.
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Cleaning Engine
•Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaffor accumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustible
debris.
• Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine.
• Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducetheriskofoverheat-
ingandignitionofaccumulateddebris.
Donotusewatertocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor drycloth.
LUBRICATION
*Wheels- Placea fewdropsofSAE30 oilon eachshoulderscrew
oncea season.
, Nozzleheightadjustment levers-Lubricatenozzleheight
adjustmentleverswith lightoil.
, Locking Rod-Lubricatethelock rodandcompressionsprings
whichattachtothemountingbracket.
, Nozzle/HoseVacLever: Lubricatethenozzle/hosevacleveron
topof thenozzleoncea seasonwithlightoil.
Figure20
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.SeeFigure20.
5. Removeselftappingscrewon rightsideof unitthatattachesto
theflail screen.SeeFigure21.
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6. Removehexscrewontopofrearhousingnearmountingbracket
andtheflangelocknutthatsecuresflailscreen.SeeFigure21.
7. Removeandcleanthescreenbyscrapingorwashingwithwater.
SeeFigure22.
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.SeeFigure23A.
2. Pivotcontroldowntowardsthelowerhandle.
3. Pivotstraightupto removeitfromtheleftholein theupper
handle.SeeFigure23A.
4. Thereisnowsufficientslackinthedrivecontrolcableto graspthe
z-fittingwithyourhandandmoveitfromthefrontholetothe rear
holeofthedrivecontrol.SeeFigure23B.
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.SeeFigure24.
4. Removethefronthubcaps,flangelocknuts,frontwheels,and
wavewashersthatattachtothepivotarmassemblies.SeeFigure
25.
5. Removethe shoulderscrews,thrustwashers,andbellwashers
thatgothroughthepivotarmstothefrontsupportbrace.Thefront
supportbraceandlocknutcanberemovedatthistimeaswell.
6. Removethefourscrewson theupperhousingthat securethe
nozzlecover.SeeFigure26. f
Figure24
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PivotArm Assembl'
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BellWasher
Thrust Washer
Shoulder Screw
Wave
Washer
Lock Nut
HubCa[ Wheel J
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