Craftsman 247.77099 - Manual (Page 11)

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TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the
retaining post to prevent accidental starting while
the equipment is unattended.
WARNING: When moving throttle
control lever, be careful of heated
surfaces and sharp edges on muffler
guard.
TO START ENGINE
1. Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark
plug.
2. The bag/chute switch button must be fully
depressed by the tip of front tab on bag handle
or blower chute for engine to start.
3. Make sure bag/chute switch wire is connected to
engine and grounded to mounting bracket.
4. Gas tank should be filled 3/4 to full before start-
ing.
5. Move throttle control to START/RUN (Rabbit)
position. See Figure 9.
6. Move the choke control toward the throttle
control to choke the engine’s carburetor. (A
warm engine may not require choking.) See
Figure 9.
Figure 9
7. Standing behind the unit, grasp starter handle
and pull rope out until you feel a drag.
8. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle.
Let the rope rewind slowly.
9. Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When
engine starts, move choke control gradually
away from the throttle control.
10. If engine falters, move choke control back
toward the throttle control and repeat steps 7
through 9.
11. ALWAYS keep the throttle control in the START/
RUN position when operating the Yard Vacuum.
TO EMPTY BAG
• Unhook bag straps from the lower handle and
unsnap bag clip from top of the lower handle. See
Figure 10.
• Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock rod
on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release.
• Lift bag off back of unit. Refer to Figure 6.
• Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to
unlock and empty contents. See Figure 10.
• Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the
contents.
• Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over
opening.
• Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons
on the bag through metal outlets.
• Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Figure 10
TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE
• Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release. Refer to Figure 7.
• Remove blower chute from over the rim of the
discharge opening.
NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The nozzle can be adjusted to any of five positions,
ranging from 5/8” to 4-1/8” ground clearance. The
nozzle height has to be adjusted according to yard
conditions. Move the height adjustment levers
forward or backward to adjust the nozzle upwards or
downwards. See Figure 11.
Choke Control
Throttle Control
Buttons
Inner Flap
Outer Flap
Bag Handle
Strap
Bag
Clip