Craftsman 247.77099 - Manual (Page 6)

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Figure 1
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or
oil in the engine. After assembly, see OPERATION
section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil
fill-up.
NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the
Yard Vacuum is observed from the operating
position.
This Yard Vacuum has been completely assembled
at the factory, except for the handle, bag, and blower
chute. These parts are shipped loose in the carton.
A pair of safety glasses, the owner’s manual, a bot-
tle of engine oil, and one FreshStart™ cartridge are
also included in the carton. See Figure 1.
OPENING CARTON
• Cut each corner of the carton vertically from top
to bottom.
• Remove all loose parts.
• Remove loose packing material.
REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
• Lift unit from the rear to detach it from underlying
carton material and roll unit out of carton.
• Check carton thoroughly for any other loose
parts.
NOTE: Make sure not to crimp cables while
removing loose parts or the entire unit from the
carton.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
(See Figure 1)
• Upper and Lower Handle
• Hose Assembly
• Bag
• Blower Chute
• Safety Glasses
• A Bottle of Engine Oil (may be located in bag)
• Operator’s Manual
• FreshStart™ Cartridge
DISCONNECTING SPARK PLUG
Before proceeding with assembly of your new Yard
Vacuum, disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and ground it onto the retaining post on
the engine. This will prevent accidental starting of
the engine. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Bottle of
Engine Oil
Blower
Chute
Upper
Handle
Rope
Guide
Wing
Nut
Wing
Nuts
Lower
Handle
Handle
Knobs
Carriage
Screws
Bag
Hose Assembly
Speed
Control
Drive
Control
Lower
Hose
Cable
Guide
WEAR YOUR
Fresh Start ™
Cartridge
Operator’s
Manual
Handle
Bracket
Upper
Hose
Handle
Bracket
Spark
Plug Wire
Retaining
Post
Disconnect and Ground to Post
ASSEMBLY
Safety Glasses