Craftsman 486.24504 - Manual (Page 19)

HOW TO START YOUR VAC SYSTEM
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WARNING: Never start or run the engine
without a!i covers being properly attached to the
blower housing and cart.
• Check oii and gas in Vac engine.
• Attach spark pfug wire to spark pfug.
• Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position.
{A warm engine may not require choking.)
• Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST position.
• 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.
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
engine fires. When engine starts, move choke control
gradually to RUN position.
HOW TO USE YOUR VAC SYSTEM
A CAUTION: Vehicle braking and stability
may be affected with the addition of an acces­
sory 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).
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.
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CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, be sure
that no one is near the cart before releasing the
latch lock lever.
Remove the tailgate.
Release the latch lock lever on the tongue and tip the
cart back.
Using a rake or suitable tool, pull grass clippings and/
or leaves out of the cart.
After the cart is emptied, tip it forward and secure it
to the tongue with the latch lock lever. Install the
tailgate, place the bottom of the rear flap Inside the
tailgate and zip the rear flap shut.
TO USE THE CART WITHOUT THE VAC SYSTEM
• Unzip the rear flap and unfasten the velcro fasteners.
• Remove and store the soft top cover.
• Remove the tube frame in one piece and store.
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CAUTION: The muffler and adjacent areas
are hot!
Remove and store the four bolts and nuts which
fasten the engine base to the tongue.
Slide the engine off the tongue and roll to a safe
storage area.
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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.
TO EMPTY THE CART
• Shut off the tractor engine and set the brake.
• Shut off the Vac engine.
• Loosen the draw string and pull the boot back from
the elbow.
• Unzip the rear flap, flip it up and secure it with the
velcro strips on top of the cover.
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