Minuteman Parker PV9908KLP Guide

Vac-35 Propane
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TABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS
ABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS
ABLE OF CONTENTS
1 & 2 General Safety Instructions
3 Warning Decal Replacement
4 Assembly Operating Instructions
5 Handle Assembly Instructions
6 Transport Drive/Parking Brake
7 Safety Interloc System
8 Accessories
9, 10, 11 Repair Parts, Engine
12, 13 Repair Parts, Handle Assembly
14, 15 Repair Parts, Traction System
16, 17 Repair Parts, Blower Assembly
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SAFETYSAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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WARNINGARNING
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•To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start engine until all assembly
steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this
manual.
•Under California law, and under laws of several other states, you are not permitted to operation
internal combustion’s engine using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush covered, or
grass covered land, or on land with grain, hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an
engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order. The engine on your power equipment,
like most outdoor power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a
hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore, your power equipment must be quipped with a spark arrester muffler
in continuous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply with this regulation is a misdemeanor
under California law, and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws,
ordinances, or codes. Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information
about what regulations apply in your area.
•Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered
machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed rotating parts.
•Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing protection when operating this equipment.
•Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roadways.
•Before inspecting or servicing any part of equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug, and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Be aware that
rotating blades slow down gradually after engine is shut off.
•Exercise extreme caution on slopes and avoid excessively steep slopes.
•Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off engine and disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug before leaving equipment. Turn off fuel shut-off if equipped.
•Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes, or cinders.
•Do not vacuum areas that have been recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.
Follow chemical manufacturer’s safety instructions regarding contact with treated areas.
•Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.
•Do not operate the equipment on a paved, gravel, or hard surface unless the collection bag is
installed. Discharged material may bounce from a hard surface.
•Never pick up or carry equipment while the engine is running.
•Walk, never run.
•Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. Keep bystanders
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•Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.
•Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
•Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet.
•Do not start engine or operate this equipment with any safety guards or housing removed.
•If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick to
clear away debris.
•Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposed debris coulld generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off engine, disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug, and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop.
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
Liquid propane is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
•Do not allow open flame, matches, or smoking in area.
•Never overfill a propane tank. The tank supplied with this machine is a horizontal vapor withdrawal
20 lb. tank. Weight fill tank only 80% of rated capacity. Tare wieght is stamped on the tank.
•Always store propane tank outside in an approved, secured, tamper proof enclosure to provide
safety form vandalism and accidents.
•Never usa a non-UL listed propane tank.
•Never change or alter the fuel system unless authorized by Minuteman International Inc. Service
Departmant.
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SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALSSAFETY DECALS
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Clearing the Machine of Clogs and JamsClearing the Machine of Clogs and Jams
Clearing the Machine of Clogs and JamsClearing the Machine of Clogs and Jams
Clearing the Machine of Clogs and Jams
A clog or jam in the machine can cause the vacuuming operation to decrease or even stop completely. If this occurs,
take the following steps:
1. STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop.
2. Check (and clean, if necessary) the following areas in this order:
•Check that the collection bag is not overfilled. Remove and empty bag.
•While the bag is removed, check that the discharge deflector is not clogged or jammed. Use a stick to clear
away any debris.
•Check that the vacuuming attachment is not clogged or jammed. Remove the attachment and thoroughly
clean the opening. While the attachment is removed, check the inlet opening to the machine. Use a stick to
clear away any debris.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA
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TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENTTING EQUIPMENT
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1. Heavy concentration of sand and gravel should be
avoided. These materials are extremely abrasive, and
while the VAC 35 will handle moderate amounts of these
materials, it is not designed for heavy applications. Treat
your VAC 35 with reasonable care and it will repay you
with long, trouble-free service.
2. The VAC 35 will handle most common kinds of debris
found around industrial plants, commercial buildings,
homes and farms. Acid contaminated materials,
magnesium, dust and other DANGEROUS DEBRIS
that is considered hazardous should not be handled
with the VAC 35.
3. The efficiency of this unit depends on the breathing
capacity of the dust bag. Under extremely dusty
conditions the bag should be emptied and cleaned
frequently. Always empty and clean bag before storing
after use. Debris allowed to remain in the bag may
cause spontaneous combustion, resulting in an
explosion or fire. See instructions supplied with dust
bag.
DUST BAG CAREDUST BAG CARE
DUST BAG CAREDUST BAG CARE
DUST BAG CARE
1. To clean dust bag, turn the bag inside out and reattach
to unit.
2. Start engine and run at full throttle. Lightly tap bag to
release dirt trapped in the weave.
3. When clean, turn bag right side out and reattach to
unit.
4. Bag can be washed if extremely dirty.
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IMPORTANT: Read the Engine Manual CAREFULLY
before operating the VAC 35. Before starting the engine
read and understand the following:
1. Be sure the engine crankcase is filled with the proper
type and amount of oil.
2. Spin-Pak® is in place.
3. Dust bag or discharge hose is in place.
4. Intake housing or hose kit is attached to the fan
housing.
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IMPORTANT: Read the dangers of liquid propane fuel be-
fore operating the VAC-35.
1. Move the throttle lever to the full throttle position.
2. Move the choke lever to the choke on position.
3. Open the valve on the propane tank by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
4. This engine does not require a primer to start. A couple
of quick pulls on the starter cord will disengage the
safety lock-off and allow propane to flow to the engine.
5. Upon engine startup move the choke lever to the choke
off position then adjust throttle lever.
TO STOP ENGINETO STOP ENGINE
TO STOP ENGINETO STOP ENGINE
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position.
2. Close the valve on the propane tank by rotating the
handle clockwise
3. Allow the engine to run until all of the propane in the
fuel line has been used up. When the engine stops the
safety lock-off will automatically engage.
4. Remove any hearing protection and listen for all mov-
ing parts to come to a complete stop.
LUBRICALUBRICA
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Add a few drops of oil to the throttle control cable and wire
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1. The VAC 35 covered in this owner’s guide is
shipped complete in one box. Follow all
instructions on assembly very carefully.
2. Unpack all items from carton.
3. Tip box over so wheels are toward floor. Pull
unit out of box and stand upright.
4. DO NOT discard the carton or any of the
inserts until the unit is completely assembled.
5. All hardware is on the unit in its proper location.
If something is missing, notify the dealer/
distributor where unit was purchased.
6. Whenever the terms left or right hand, or “L”
and “R” are used, it means from a position
standing behind the unit facing forward.
NOTE: Before continuing with instructions in this
Owner’s Manual, unpack items from small carton.
Assemble those items as outlined in Instruction
Sheet included in that package.
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NOTE: See Handle Assembly on Page 11 of this
owner’s guide for reference to numbers used in
the following instructions.
1. Remove hex head bolts (14) and hexagon lock
nuts (7) from the bottoms of the upper handles
(21) and (25).
2. Place upper handles (21) and (25) over the
ends of the lower handles (27).
3. Align the lower holes in both upper and lower
handles. Replace hexagon head bolts (14),
removed in Step 1, to each of the lower holes.
4. Lift handles until the back braces (28) can be
assembled to bolts (14) assembled in Step 3.
Assemble hexagon lock nuts (7). DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
5. Align the upper holes in both upper and lower
handles. Assemble the remaining two hexagon
head bolts (14) and hexagon lock nuts (7). DO
NOT TIGHTEN.
NOTE: Check alignment of handle. The hexagon
lock nuts have been left loose to allow movement
between the holes and the bolts. Do not bend
tubing to accomplish proper alignment.
THROTTLE HOOKUPTHROTTLE HOOKUP
THROTTLE HOOKUPTHROTTLE HOOKUP
THROTTLE HOOKUP
1. Remove throttle control (26) from the right lower
handle (27).
2. Straighten the throttle cable out and run it up
the left hand handles (27) and (25).
3. Attach the throttle control (26) to the upper left
hand handle (25) with the two oval head screws
(3) and hexagon nuts (13) furnished.
4. Attach snap-on clamps (20) to handles to
secure throttle cable.
5. Make sure no bends are less than 8” radius.
6. Once handles are aligned, tighten all hexagon
lock nuts (7).
NOTE: Nuts should be tightened enough that at
least two of the bolt threads extend through the
nut. It may be necessary to collapse the tubing
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NOTE: See Housing Assembly on Page 16 of this owner’s guide for reference to numbers used in
the following instructions.
1. Remove hex head bolts (39), flat washers (30), and lock nuts (27) from the three upper holes
used to secure retaining ring (58) to housing assembly (24). DO NOT remove the bottom bolt or
retaining ring from housing assembly.
2. Align the holes in Spin-Pak®(59) with three upper holes in retaining ring and housing assembly.
3. Replace hardware removed in Step 1 and tighten.
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ACHING INTAKE HOUSINGAKE HOUSING
AKE HOUSINGAKE HOUSING
AKE HOUSING
1. Insert hinge bosses on collar of intake housing (61) behind the hinged extension on front cover
assembly (16).
2. Swing intake housing (61) to lay flat against front cover assembly (16).
3. Secure by placing flatwasher (31) and adjusting knob (53), on pivot bolt, over the collar of intake
housing and tighten adjusting knob.
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ACHING DUST BAGBAG
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1. Place large loop in upper bag straps over the upper handles.
2. Place neck of dust bag over Spin-Pak®until tie strap can be pulled tight around neck of housing,
just over bead on retaining ring. Bead must be covered.
3. Place bag hooks onto loops in lower bag straps and hook to lower crossbar.
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ARNING: Failure to attach bag hooks to lower crossbar can cause premature wear of bag and
neck at the Spin-Pak®. The Spin-Pak®may also break prematurely due to excessive weight from the
bag.
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ARNING: The engine contains NO OIL. Read the Engine Instruction Manual carefully before
operating the VAC 35. Be sure you know how to start and stop the engine before proceeding further.
Do not start the engine until all assembly is finished.
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ARNING: Make a thorough inspection to see that all fastenings are tight and all parts are properly
installed. DO NOT start engine without intake housing and dust bag in place. If engine is started
without intake housing attached, serious injury may result by drawing clothing or parts of the body
into the fan. If engine is run without Spin-Pak®or dust bag, small stones or other objects may be
picked up and propelled at operator or bystanders through the unprotected opening causing serious
injury.

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DRIVE/PARKING BRAKEARKING BRAKE
ARKING BRAKEARKING BRAKE
ARKING BRAKE
Operate the machine in a large, level, open area until
you are familiar with its operation. Begin with speed No. 1
and gradually work up to speed No. 4. (Figure 1)
To avoid damaging the transmission, always release
the Clutch Lever (Figure 2) and wait for the wheels to stop
before shifting gears.
Forward momentum may cause the machine to
gradually coast to a stop after the Wheel Drive is released
(especially when in 3rd or 4th gear). Allow for this coasting
distance when stopping the machine.
Engage the Clutch Lever slowly when starting off in 3rd
or 4th gear. The machine may hesitate briefly before the
wheels begin turning.
Shift to a lower forward gear if wheels lose traction
when going up a slope (always avoid excessively steep
slopes). Before shifting, turn the machine sideways on the
slope to prevent rolling of the machine and to relieve strain
on the transaxle.
Never force the shift lever as damage may result. If
shifting is difficult, it may be necessary to manually move
the machine a few inches forward or backward while moving
the shift lever.
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SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEMSAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEMSAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
This equipment incorporates two safety interlock systems. Figure 1 below is for the front Vacuum
Housing Assembly. Figure 2 is for the Cloth Bag Assembly. Both interlocks must be engaged for
engine to start.

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ACCESSORIESACCESSORIES
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