Craftsman MONSTER 486.245071 - Manual (Page 19)

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HOW TO USE YOUR vAC SYSTEM HOW TO START YOUR vAC SYSTEM
Check oil and gas in Vac engine. •
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. •
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. •
(A warm engine may not require choking.)
Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position.
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Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until •
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind
slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
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Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter.
Repeat instructions in two preceding paragraphs until
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engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control
gradually to RUN position.
CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an
accessory or an attachment. Be aware of
changing conditions on slopes.
Inspect the Vac to make sure the cover, rear door, •
boot, elbow, hose adapter (nozzle), hose and deck
adapter are properly attached.
Check tires for proper inflation (12 - 14 lbs).
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Check for oil and gas in Vac engine. •
Begin operation at low speed, adjusting forward •
speed to match grass height and/or moisture
condition to prevent clogging.
Do not attempt to vacuum up any material other
•
than vegetation found in a normal yard, such as light
branches, leaves, twigs, etc.
WARNING: Should your Vac System
become clogged, shut off tractor and Vac
engines. Before attempting to unclog,
remove wire from spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
WARNING: Never start or run the engine
without all covers being properly attached to
the blower housing and cart.
ROPE
After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it •
to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Fold down bag
and secure in place with the rope.
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure
that no one is near the cart before releasing
the latch lock lever.
TO EMPTY THE CART
Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake. •
Shut off the Vac engine. •
Loosen draw string and pull boot back from the elbow. •
Use rope to secure bag in upright position. Refer to •
illustration below.
Release latch lock lever on tongue and tip cart back. •
Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/ •
or leaves out of the cart.