Sears 247.79963 - Manual (Page 12)

TO START THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: IF YOUR UNIT SHOWS ANY SI 3N OF
MOTION WITH THE CLUTCH HANDLE DISEN­
GAGED, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IMMEDI/ TELY.
READJUST FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
“FINAL ADJUSTMENT” IN THE ASSEMBLY
SECTION OF THIS OWNER’S GUIDE.
A
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT NO ONE
OTHER
THAN THE OPERATOR IS
STANDING NEAR THE CHIPPER-
VACUUM UNIT WHILE STARTING OR
OPERATING.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNLESS
THE NOZZLE, DISCHARGE CHUTE , AND
THE BAG HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
INSTALLED.
NOTE: While the engine is reaching the compression
cycle, you may hear a noise. This noise is caused by
the flails and fingers falling into place and is normal.
This noise will continue till impeller reaches full speed.
• Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke.
• Keep a firm grip on the starter handle. Let the rope
rewind slowly. Do not let the starter handle snap
back against the starter. Repeat until engine cranks
up. Prime the engine if necessary.
• Move throttle control to IDLE position for a few min­
utes to warm up the engine. Move it back when
running.
NOTE: To idle smoothly, a new engine may require 3
to 5 minutes of running at above the slow idle speed.
The idle speed has been adjusted for proper running
after this break-in period.
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot tc spark
plug if necessary. See figure 9 for location.
Place the throttle control lever in FAST positiDn.
Push primer two or three times to start the i mgine.
Wait about two seconds between each pus h. See
figure 14. In cold weather when temperatu e is at
or below 50°F/10°C, prime five times. Ycu may
have to prime to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.
Place one foot on the left rear wheel to prev ent the
unit from skidding while starting.
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slov ly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle. The
rope will pull slightly harder at this point, .et the
rope rewind slowly.
TO STOP ENGINE
• Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
TO EMPTY BAG
Open the large zipper on the bag to empty the bag.
See figure 15. Be certairithe zipper is closed when
operating the unit.
FIGURE 14. FIGUREIS.
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